Description

Dibenzoanthracene-5,6-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a dihydrodiol metabolite. This compound is of significant value in advanced chemical research and development, serving as a critical intermediate and reference standard. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of analytical chemistry, environmental science, and toxicology for studies involving PAH metabolism, biomarker analysis, and carcinogenicity research.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key intermediate in studying the metabolic pathways and activation mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for the calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and biological monitoring.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in in-vitro and in-vivo research to investigate the carcinogenic potential and DNA adduct formation of PAH metabolites.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a biomarker standard for detecting and quantifying PAH exposure and metabolic products in environmental and occupational health studies.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex PAH derivatives and labeled compounds for tracer studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibenzoanthracene-5,6-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	1421-84-7
Molecular Formula	C22H16O2
Molecular Weight	312.36 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydro-5,6-dihydroxydibenzo[a,h]anthracene; Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene-5,6-dihydrodiol; 5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrodibenzo[a,h]anthracene; DB[a,h]A-5,6-diol; Dibenzoanthracene dihydrodiol; PAH Metabolite Standard
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dibenzoanthracene-5,6-Dihydrodiol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 area. Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
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.