Description

7-Methylbenzanthracene 5,6-Oxide is a high-purity, synthetic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically an arene oxide. This compound is of significant value as a critical reference standard and research chemical in biochemical and toxicological studies. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and environmental testing facilities for investigating metabolic pathways, mutagenicity, and the mechanisms of carcinogenesis related to PAH exposure.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a precise metabolite standard in studies of benzanthracene metabolism and DNA adduct formation.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Serves as a key intermediate in mechanistic research on the activation pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Analytical Reference Standard: Essential for calibrating analytical equipment (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and biological monitoring for PAH oxides.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in early-stage drug discovery to study enzyme inhibition (e.g., cytochrome P450) and metabolic stability.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for universities and institutes focusing on organic synthesis, chemical biology, and environmental health sciences.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Methylbenzanthracene 5,6-Oxide
CAS No.	1155-38-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	258.31 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methylbenz[a]anthracene 5,6-oxide; 5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydro-7-methylbenz[a]anthracene; 7-Methylbenz[a]anthracene 5,6-epoxide; 7-MBA 5,6-oxide; NSC 643924; 7-Methyl-5,6-epoxy-5,6-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Methylbenzanthracene 5,6-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous internal standards and can provide material tailored to specific research-grade requirements upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep the container sealed under an inert atmosphere if long-term storage is required to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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