Description

Benzo(B)Fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, identified by CAS NO 205-99-2. It serves as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for environmental monitoring, toxicology research, and material science. This compound is essential for laboratories and industries requiring precise calibration for the detection and quantification of PAHs in complex matrices.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating equipment to detect PAH pollutants in soil, water, and air samples.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key analyte in studies investigating the carcinogenicity and mutagenicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Employed as an internal standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic methods to ensure accuracy in petrochemical, food, and pharmaceutical testing.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or model compound in the research of organic semiconductors, carbon-based materials, and photophysical studies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Essential for testing laboratories to comply with EPA, EU, and other international regulations concerning PAH limits in consumer products and environmental discharges.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(B)Fluoranthene
CAS No.	205-99-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂
Molecular Weight	252.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[b]fluoranthene; 3,4-Benzfluoranthene; B(b)F; 2,3-Benzfluoranthene; NSC 89276; BBF; Benzo(e)acephenanthrylene
EINECS	205-911-9

Quality Control

Our Benzo(B)Fluoranthene is manufactured and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, ensuring traceability and compliance with relevant standards for reference materials.

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 degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	166 - 168 °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.