Description

4,5-Epoxy-1-Nitro-4,5-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative characterized by its specific nitro and epoxy functional groups. This compound is of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development, serving as a critical intermediate or reference standard. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the fields of organic synthesis, materials science, and analytical chemistry. Its unique structure makes it valuable for studying reaction mechanisms, developing novel materials, and calibrating analytical instrumentation.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used as a key building block for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and heterocycles.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical equipment in environmental and forensic labs.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated for its potential electronic and optical properties in the development of organic semiconductors or fluorescent markers.
• Toxicology & Environmental Studies: Employed as a standard in research studying the metabolism, mutagenicity, and environmental fate of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Nitro-PAHs).
• Pharmaceutical Research: May be used as a precursor or model compound in medicinal chemistry for exploring new pharmacophores.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4,5-Epoxy-1-Nitro-4,5-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene
CAS No.	115664-49-8
Molecular Formula	C20H11NO3
Molecular Weight	313.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitro-4,5-epoxy-4,5-dihydrobenzo[e]pyrene; 4,5-Epoxy-1-nitro-4,5-dihydrobenzo[e]pyrene; Benzo[e]pyrene, 4,5-epoxy-1-nitro-4,5-dihydro-; 1-Nitrobenzo[e]pyrene 4,5-oxide; 4,5-Dihydro-4,5-epoxy-1-nitrobenzo[e]pyrene; Nitro-epoxy-dihydrobenzo[e]pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,5-Epoxy-1-Nitro-4,5-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity fine chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research requirements.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
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.