Description

Benzo(A)Perylene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of significant interest in analytical and environmental chemistry. This compound serves as a critical reference standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments used in the detection and quantification of PAHs. It is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the environmental monitoring, petrochemical, and materials science sectors who require reliable and traceable analytical standards.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for HPLC, GC-MS, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Environmental Analysis: Calibration standard for testing PAH contamination in soil, water, air particulates, and industrial effluents.
• Petrochemical Research: Used in the study of combustion processes, fuel analysis, and the characterization of complex hydrocarbon mixtures.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Essential for monitoring workplace air quality in industries dealing with coal tar, asphalt, or other pyrolysis products.
• Food Safety Testing: Reference compound for analyzing PAH levels in smoked foods, grilled meats, and edible oils.
• Materials Science: Investigated as a model compound in organic semiconductor and photophysical research due to its extended aromatic structure.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing new analytical protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA, EU methods).
• Educational & Research: Used in academic and institutional laboratories for teaching and advanced chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(A)Perylene
CAS No.	191-85-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₂
Molecular Weight	276.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[a]perylene; 1,12-Benzoperylene; 1,2,4,5-Dibenzopyrene; Benzoperylene; 3,4-Benzoperylene; NSC 89287; B(a)Pe; Dibenzopyrene
EINECS	205-892-7

Quality Control

Every batch of our Benzo(A)Perylene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the identity, purity, and traceability required for reference standard applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, reporting results from advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment supports compliance with ISO 17034 guidelines for reference material producers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent any potential contamination or degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, slightly soluble in common organic solvents

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.