Description

9-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical reference standard and advanced research chemical. Its value lies in its well-defined structure, which is essential for analytical calibration, environmental monitoring, and mechanistic studies in organic chemistry. This compound is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and academic research institutions focusing on carcinogen studies, photochemistry, and material science. CAS NO 2381-16-0.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical instruments in the quantification of PAHs in environmental and industrial samples.
• Environmental Research: Serves as a model compound in studies investigating the fate, transport, and degradation of methylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in ecosystems.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in toxicological studies to understand the metabolic activation and DNA adduct formation mechanisms of alkylated benz[a]anthracenes.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic structures for material science applications.
• Photochemical Studies: Utilized in research exploring photostability, photoreactivity, and the development of organic photoconductive materials.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Essential for pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers requiring precise impurity profiling and method validation for PAH contaminants.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	2381-16-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₄
Molecular Weight	242.32 g/mol
Synonyms	9-Methylbenz[a]anthracene; 9-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 9-Methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 9-MBA; 9-Methylbenzanthracene; 9-Methyl-1,2-benzanthrene; 9-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracen; 9-Methylbenz(a)anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding research and analytical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for reference materials and advanced chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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