Description

Benzo[k]fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, identified by CAS No. 207-08-9. This compound is of significant importance as a critical analytical standard and reference material for environmental monitoring and toxicological research. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and quality control departments in the environmental, petrochemical, and occupational health sectors for precise calibration and method validation.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification of PAHs in soil, water, and air samples according to EPA, ISO, and other international methods.
• Food Safety Testing: Calibration standard in the analysis of PAH contaminants (e.g., in smoked foods, oils, and grilled products) to ensure compliance with EU and FDA regulations.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Used in the analysis of workplace air and industrial hygiene monitoring for exposure assessment to hazardous particulate matter.
• Petrochemical Research: Serves as a marker compound in the characterization of complex hydrocarbon mixtures, fuels, and combustion by-products.
• Toxicological Studies: Essential reference substance in biochemical and carcinogenicity research to study the effects and metabolism of specific PAHs.
• Method Development & Validation: Critical for developing, optimizing, and validating analytical chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC-MS) in laboratory settings.
• Quality Control/Assurance: Used by manufacturers of reference materials and testing kits to verify the accuracy and precision of their products.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Employed in testing laboratories to demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations such as REACH, CLP, and various national discharge limits.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo[k]fluoranthene
CAS No.	207-08-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂
Molecular Weight	252.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[k]fluoranthene; 11,12-Benzofluoranthene; 8,9-Benzofluoranthene; B[k]F; 2,3,1',8'-Binaphthylene; NSC 89284; Benzo(k)fluoranthene
EINECS	205-916-6

Quality Control

Our Benzo[k]fluoranthene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for reference materials. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, which includes batch-specific data on purity, impurities, and chromatographic profiles. We support compliance with various pharmacopeial and analytical standards, and specifications can be tailored upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. Keep the container sealed in a dry environment to avoid any potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	215 - 218 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in toluene, DMSO; sparingly soluble in alcohol

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