Description

2-Methylphenanthrene (CAS No. 2531-84-2) is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with the molecular formula C₁₅H₁₂. This compound is a methyl-substituted derivative of phenanthrene, featuring a rigid, planar structure ideal for research in organic synthesis, photochemistry, and materials science. With a purity of ≥98% (GC), our 2-Methylphenanthrene is rigorously tested via HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure consistency for sensitive applications. It is supplied as crystalline solid with minimal moisture content, packaged under inert gas to prevent oxidation. Suitable for use as a reference standard, fluorescence probe, or intermediate in pharmaceuticals and advanced materials.

Key Features:
– High purity (≥98%)
– Rigorous analytical validation
– Stable crystalline form
– Ideal for photophysical studies
– Compatible with organic solvents (e.g., THF, DCM)

Properties

• CAS Number: 2531-84-2
• Complexity: 220
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylphenanthrene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H12/c1-11-6-9-15-13(10-11)8-7-12-4-2-3-5-14(12)15/h2-10H,1H3
• InChI Key: KANLOADZXMMCQA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 192.093900383
• Molecular Formula: C15H12
• Molecular Weight: 192.25
• SMILES: CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)C3=CC=CC=C3C=C2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 192.093900383
• Physical Description: 2-methylphenanthrene is a white crystalline solid.
• Boiling Point: 311 to 320 °F at 3 mmHg
• Melting Point: 135 to 138 °F
• Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 68 °F
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0000501 [mmHg]
• Synonyms: 2-METHYLPHENANTHRENE, 2531-84-2, Phenanthrene, 2-methyl-, 2-methyl-phenanthrene, NSC 89276, CCRIS 5482, UNII-5IQJ3J6PN0, EINECS 219-791-0, 5IQJ3J6PN0, DTXSID1025649, NSC-89276, DTXCID505649, METHYL PHENANTHRENE, 2-, Phenanthrene, 2methyl, 219-791-0, inchi=1/c15h12/c1-11-6-9-15-13(10-11)8-7-12-4-2-3-5-14(12)15/h2-10h,1h, kanloadzxmmcqa-uhfffaoysa-n, 2-Methylphenanthrene 10 microg/mL in Cyclohexane, 2-Methyl phenanthrene, NSC89276, BIDD:GT0461, SCHEMBL216959, SCHEMBL1971137, SCHEMBL3112841, CHEMBL1797288, SCHEMBL18317243, SCHEMBL18317357, SCHEMBL18317362, SCHEMBL18317421, SCHEMBL18317466, SCHEMBL18317470, SCHEMBL18317667, SCHEMBL18317758, CAA53184, Tox21_200567, AKOS024329378, HS-7873, NCGC00248708-01, NCGC00258121-01, CAS-2531-84-2, DB-046669, NS00021939, Q26840831

Application

2-Methylphenanthrene serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis for developing luminescent materials and charge-transport layers in OLEDs. Its rigid structure makes it valuable as a probe in environmental PAH analysis and photodegradation studies. Researchers also utilize it to model carcinogenic metabolite formation in biochemical systems.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (92.7%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H318 (92.7%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H400 (92.7%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
• H410 (92.7%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]

Precautionary Statements

• P264, P264+P265, P270, P273, P280, P301+P317, P305+P354+P338, P317, P330, P391, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (92.7%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (92.7%)
• Aquatic Acute 1 (92.7%)
• Aquatic Chronic 1 (92.7%)

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