Description

9,12-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant research interest. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and building block in advanced chemical synthesis and toxicological studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on organic chemistry, materials science, and environmental analysis.

Application

• Chemical Research & Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for calibrating instruments and validating methods in chromatography (HPLC, GC).
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical & Toxicological Studies: Employed in laboratory research to study the mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for its potential photophysical and electronic properties in the development of organic semiconductors and functional materials.
• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a model compound for developing detection and quantification techniques for PAH contaminants in environmental samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,12-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene
CAS No.	19371-58-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₆
Molecular Weight	256.34 g/mol
Synonyms	9,12-DMBA; 9,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 9,12-dimethyl-; 9,12-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthrene; 9,12-Dimethylbenzanthracene; NSC 74144
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9,12-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and compliance needs.

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 the container tightly sealed in a dry, well-ventilated area. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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