Description

3S,4S-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dihydro-Dibenzanthracene is a high-purity, stereochemically defined dihydrodiol derivative of dibenzanthracene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). This compound is of significant value as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and toxicological research. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on studying PAH metabolism, mutagenicity, and the development of analytical methods for environmental and biological monitoring.

Application

• Biochemical Research Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of more complex PAH metabolites for mechanistic studies.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) and as a qualitative/quantitative standard in the analysis of PAH derivatives.
• Toxicology & Mutagenicity Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo research to investigate the metabolic activation pathways and DNA-adduct formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in synthetic chemistry for the preparation of specialized chiral molecules due to its defined stereochemistry.
• Environmental Science: Acts as a model compound in studies assessing the biodegradation and environmental fate of PAHs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3S,4S-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dihydro-Dibenzanthracene
CAS No.	105453-65-4
Molecular Formula	C22H16O2
Molecular Weight	312.36 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-(3S,4S)-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrodibenz[a,h]anthracene; (3S,4S)-Dibenz[a,h]anthracene-3,4-diol; 3,4-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxydibenz[a,h]anthracene (3S,4S)-; trans-(3S,4S)-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrodibenz[a,h]anthracene; 3S,4S-Dihydrodiol Dibenzanthracene; DB[a,h]A-(3S,4S)-dihydrodiol
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Quality Control

Our 3S,4S-Dihydroxy-3,4-Dihydro-Dibenzanthracene is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Quality is verified against stringent in-house specifications using advanced techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to support your research 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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