Description

1,2-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a dimethylated analog of benzo[a]pyrene. This compound is of significant interest in research and development due to its utility as a critical reference standard and analytical marker for studying the metabolism, environmental fate, and toxicological profile of complex PAHs. It serves as an essential material for scientific laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and advanced chemical synthesis programs requiring well-characterized, structurally defined PAH compounds.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for calibrating instruments (GC, HPLC, LC-MS) in environmental, food, and occupational safety testing.
• Toxicology and Metabolic Studies: Key reagent for investigating the biological activity, metabolic pathways, and DNA-adduct formation mechanisms of methylated PAHs.
• Environmental Analysis: Used in method development and quality control for detecting and quantifying complex PAH mixtures in soil, water, and air particulate matter.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a building block or model compound in organic synthesis and materials science research focused on aromatic systems.
• Product Safety and Compliance Testing: Employed by industrial laboratories to test for PAH contamination in consumer products like plastics, rubbers, and fuels to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., REACH, EPA).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	16757-85-0
Molecular Formula	C22H16
Molecular Weight	280.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 1,2-dimethyl-; 1,2-Dimethylbenz[a]pyrene; 3,4-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene (common numbering variant); DMBA-P; 1,2-DMBA-P; 1,2-Dimethyl-3,4-benzopyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards for reference materials. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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