Description

Benzo(G,H,I)Fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, identified by CAS No. 203-12-3. This compound is of significant importance as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for environmental monitoring, toxicology research, and material science. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and industrial quality control departments involved in the detection and quantification of PAHs in complex matrices.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating instruments and validating methods in the analysis of soil, water, and air pollutants.
• Food Safety Testing: Used as an analytical standard in the quantification of PAH contaminants in food products, such as smoked meats and oils, to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Employed in the analysis of workplace air and industrial hygiene samples to monitor exposure to hazardous particulate matter.
• Toxicological Research: Acts as a key reagent in studies investigating the carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and metabolic pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Petrochemical & Fuel Analysis: Utilized as a standard for characterizing PAH profiles in crude oil, fuels, and combustion engine emissions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential organic semiconductor precursor or a model compound for studying photophysical properties in advanced materials.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Provides a benchmark for the purity and identity of other PAH materials and mixtures within chemical manufacturing.
• Regulatory Compliance: Essential for laboratories performing tests mandated by agencies like the EPA, EU, and others governing PAH limits in various products and environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(G,H,I)Fluoranthene
CAS No.	203-12-3
Molecular Formula	C18H10
Molecular Weight	226.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[ghi]fluoranthene; 1,12-Benzoperylene; Benzo(ghi)fluoranthene; NSC 89276; 1,12-Benzfluoranthene; BghiF; Benzo[g,h,i]fluoranthene; 1,2,11,12-Benzoperylene
EINECS	205-883-8

Quality Control

Our Benzo(G,H,I)Fluoranthene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC-MS, and melting point determination, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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 to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	215 - 220 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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