9-Bromophenanthrene

• CAT Number: R023182
• CAS Number: 573-17-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H9Br
• Molecular Weight: 257.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 9-Phenanthryl Bromide; NSC 400708
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 9-bromophenanthrene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H9Br/c15-14-9-10-5-1-2-6-11(10)12-7-3-4-8-13(12)14/h1-9H
• InChIKey: RSQXKVWKJVUZDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C2C(=C1)C=C(C3=CC=CC=C23)Br

9-Bromophenanthrene is an aromatic organic compound derived from phenanthrene, with a bromine atom substituted at the 9-position of the phenanthrene ring. This compound is used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the creation of polyaromatic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. Its bromine group allows for versatile chemical transformations, including cross-coupling reactions such as Suzuki or Heck coupling, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. Researchers use 9-Bromophenanthrene in the development of new materials, drug candidates, and studies involving organic electronic devices and photophysical properties.