Phenanthrene

Phenanthrene (CAS 85-01-8), also known commercially as Ravatite, is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derived primarily from coal tar distillation.

Where is Phenanthrene used?

• Dye synthesis and fragrance research: chemical intermediate and reference standard
• Specialty chemical manufacturing and pigment production
• Precursor in the synthesis of certain vat dyes and fluorescent compounds used in printing inks and packaging coatings
• Fragrance research: structural reference and intermediate in the development of polycyclic aromatic musks and specialty aroma chemicals
• Analytical and quality control laboratories source it as a certified reference material for PAH testing in food contact materials.
• Cosmetic formulators and raw material evaluators encounter it as a benchmark compound when screening for PAH contamination.

Good to know: Screening is particularly important when testing petroleum-derived ingredients for purity and safety.

Commercial specifications

• Technical grade and high-purity grades of 98% or higher for industrial use
• Research and analytical grades at 99% purity for reference standard applications
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to bulk quantities for industrial intermediate applications