Description

3-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene is a fluorinated derivative of the well-known polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, benzo[a]pyrene, distinguished by the substitution of a fluorine atom at the 3-position. This structural modification makes it a valuable high-purity reference standard and a critical synthetic intermediate for advanced research in environmental chemistry and toxicology. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and pharmaceutical R&D departments investigating metabolic pathways, DNA adduct formation, and the development of detection methods for complex environmental pollutants.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental monitoring and food safety testing.
• Metabolic and Toxicological Studies: Serves as a probe molecule in biochemical research to study the enzymatic activation, detoxification pathways, and carcinogenic mechanisms of fluorinated PAHs.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for the synthesis of more complex fluorinated aromatic compounds for material science and pharmaceutical research.
• Environmental Fate Research: Employed in laboratory studies to model the degradation, bioaccumulation, and photochemical behavior of fluorinated persistent organic pollutants.
• Dye and Pigment Research: Investigated as a precursor or model compound in the development of specialized fluorophores and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	150765-69-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₁F
Molecular Weight	270.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorobenzo[a]pyrene; 3-F-BaP; Benzo[a]pyrene, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluorobenzopyrene; 3-Fluoro-3,4-benzopyrene; 3-F-Benzo(def)chrysene; 3-F-Benzo[def]chrysene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assay and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment 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). Keep the container sealed in a well-ventilated area and away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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