Description

Benz[A]Anthracene-8-Acetic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for analytical and environmental studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where precise molecular structures are essential for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery and development programs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for calibrating equipment and quantifying PAHs in environmental, food, and industrial samples via HPLC, GC-MS, or spectroscopy.
• Organic Electronic Material Research: Investigated as a potential building block or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active ingredients for crop protection.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies exploring enzyme interactions, metabolic pathways, and the biological effects of polycyclic aromatic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized dyes and pigments with specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benz[A]Anthracene-8-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	13728-58-0
Molecular Formula	C20H14O2
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	8-(Carboxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene; Benz(a)anthracene-8-acetic acid; 1,2-Benzanthracene-8-acetic acid; Benzo[a]anthracene-8-ylacetic acid; NSC 403169; 8-BAA; BAA-AA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benz[A]Anthracene-8-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to 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.