Description

1,3,6-Trimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, identified by CAS NO 16757-92-9. This compound is a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard for research and analytical applications requiring precise structural analogs of benzo[a]pyrene. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in environmental analysis, toxicology studies, and advanced material science.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) or internal standard for the quantification of PAHs in soil, water, and air samples via GC-MS or HPLC.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key intermediate or metabolite analog in studies investigating the carcinogenicity and metabolic pathways of methylated PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a sophisticated building block for the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic structures used in material science and organic electronics.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods in compliance with EPA, ISO, or other regulatory guidelines for PAH detection.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in biochemical research to study enzyme interactions and DNA adduct formation related to specific PAH derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6-Trimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	16757-92-9
Molecular Formula	C23H16
Molecular Weight	292.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,6-Trimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; 3,6,8-Trimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 1,3,6-trimethyl-; 1,3,6-TMBaP; TMBP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,3,6-Trimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request, supporting compliance with research and analytical standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to ensure long-term stability.

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

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