Description

Cyclopenta[Cd]Fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, identified by CAS No. 193-54-4. This specialty chemical is valued for its well-defined structure and properties, making it a critical reference standard and research material in analytical and environmental chemistry. It is primarily sought by laboratories and industrial R&D teams focused on material science, environmental monitoring, and advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of instruments (e.g., GC-MS, HPLC) in environmental testing for PAH contamination.
• Environmental Research: Used in studies investigating the fate, transport, and toxicology of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ecosystems.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or model compound in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced carbon-based materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex polycyclic structures for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Quality Control: Utilized by chemical manufacturers and petrochemical companies as an internal standard for process and product quality assurance.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Essential for laboratories conducting analyses to comply with EPA, EU, and other international regulations concerning PAHs in consumer products, fuels, and emissions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopenta[Cd]Fluoranthene
CAS No.	193-54-4
Molecular Formula	C20H10
Molecular Weight	250.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopenta[cd]fluoranthene; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthylene)indene; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthalene)indene; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthyleno)indene; 1,2-(1,8-Naphthylene)indane (incorrect but common); CPF; C20H10 (PAH); Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Standard
EINECS	205-903-5

Quality Control

Our Cyclopenta[Cd]Fluoranthene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 away from heat and open flame. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 166 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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