Description

1,2-Dihydro-1,2-Dihydroxy-5,6-Dimethychrysene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a dihydrodiol metabolite of 5,6-dimethylchrysene. This compound matters as a critical reference standard and analytical intermediate for research into the metabolic pathways and carcinogenic mechanisms of complex PAHs. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical research organizations, environmental testing laboratories, and academic institutions engaged in toxicology and chemical carcinogenesis studies.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Research: Serves as a key intermediate or reference standard for studying the bioactivation and detoxification of 5,6-dimethylchrysene.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Used in in vitro and in vivo assays to investigate the genotoxic and mutagenic potential of PAH metabolites.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a calibration standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS methods for the quantification of PAH derivatives in complex matrices.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a surrogate or internal standard for monitoring PAH contamination and transformation products in soil, water, and air samples.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in organic and medicinal chemistry research.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Supports method development and validation for laboratories adhering to environmental protection and occupational safety regulations concerning PAH exposure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2-Dihydro-1,2-Dihydroxy-5,6-Dimethychrysene
CAS No.	139347-84-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	290.36 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethylchrysene-1,2-dihydrodiol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-dihydro-5,6-dimethylchrysene; trans-1,2-Dihydro-1,2-dihydroxy-5,6-dimethylchrysene; 5,6-Dimethylchrysene 1,2-diol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-5,6-dimethylchrysene; PAH Metabolite (5,6-Dimethylchrysene); 5,6-Dimethylchrysene dihydrodiol
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dihydro-1,2-Dihydroxy-5,6-Dimethychrysene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and stability, meeting the stringent requirements for research-grade chemicals. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
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.