Description

Dibenzanthracine5,6-Oxide is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a benz[a]anthracene oxide, identified by CAS NO 1421-85-8. This compound is a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical research and environmental analysis. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial facilities focused on organic synthesis, toxicology studies, and material science. Its defined structure makes it essential for calibrating analytical equipment and investigating metabolic pathways of complex hydrocarbons.

Application

• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate or starting material for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and their derivatives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for method development, calibration, and quality control in environmental and food safety testing.
• Toxicology & Metabolic Studies: Employed in biochemical research to study the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Material Science Development: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and other advanced organic electronic components.
• Environmental Monitoring: Acts as a marker compound in the analysis of PAH contamination in soil, water, and air samples, helping to assess pollution sources and levels.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dibenzanthracine5,6-Oxide
CAS No.	1421-85-8
Molecular Formula	C22H14O
Molecular Weight	294.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dibenz[a]anthracene Oxide; 5,6-Epoxy-5,6-dihydrodibenz[a,h]anthracene; Dibenz[a,h]anthracene 5,6-oxide; DB[a,h]A 5,6-oxide; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzanthracene 5,6-oxide; NSC 89284; BA 5,6-Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dibenzanthracine5,6-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.