Description

Benzo(A)Fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, a critical reference standard and research material. Its precise chemical structure makes it essential for analytical calibration, environmental monitoring, and toxicological studies. This product is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and research institutions focused on hydrocarbon analysis and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use for calibrating instruments (GC, HPLC, GC-MS) in the quantification of PAHs in complex matrices.
• Environmental Analysis: Critical component in testing for PAH contamination in soil, water, air particulates, and industrial waste to meet EPA and other global regulatory limits.
• Food Safety Testing: Used as a standard in the analysis of PAHs in smoked foods, edible oils, and grilled products to ensure consumer safety.
• Toxicology and Cancer Research: Serves as a model compound in studies investigating the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic mechanisms of PAHs.
• Occupational Health Monitoring: Employed in the analysis of workplace air and biomonitoring samples in industries like aluminum production, coke ovens, and asphalt paving.
• Petroleum and Fuel Analysis: Used to characterize the PAH profile and aromatic content of crude oils, fuels, and lubricants.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its photophysical properties in the development of organic electronic materials.
• Quality Control/Assurance: Provides a known benchmark for validating analytical methods and ensuring laboratory proficiency in PAH testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(A)Fluoranthene
CAS No.	203-33-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂
Molecular Weight	252.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[a]fluoranthene; 3,4-Benzfluoranthene; B(a)F; 7,8-Benzofluoranthene; NSC 89276; 1,2-Benzfluoranthene; DB[a,f] (alternate notation); DBAL (alternate notation)
EINECS	205-911-9

Quality Control

Every batch of our Benzo(A)Fluoranthene is produced and verified under a strict quality management system. We provide material that meets the high-purity requirements for analytical and research applications, with typical purity levels exceeding 98% (HPLC). A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and chromatographic profile is supplied with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your laboratory's quality protocols.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	160 - 165 °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.