Description

7-Acetoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene is a high-purity, synthetically derived polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, identified by CAS number 2517-98-8. This compound is a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard for research and development in specialized chemical synthesis. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and analytical testing facilities focusing on organic chemistry and toxicology studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the development of novel therapeutic compounds and for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Biochemical & Toxicological Research: Used as a reference standard in studies investigating the metabolism, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile precursor for further chemical modifications, including hydrolysis or transesterification reactions, to create other functionalized benzanthracene derivatives.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC-MS) for method development and quality control in analytical laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential use in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and specialized dyes due to its conjugated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	7-Acetoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	2517-98-8
Molecular Formula	C24H20O2
Molecular Weight	340.42 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Methyl-7-(acetoxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene; 7-(Acetoxymethyl)-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene; 7-Acetoxymethyl-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene; 12-Methyl-7-(acetyloxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene; 7-Hydroxymethyl-12-methylbenz[a]anthracene acetate; 12-Methylbenz[a]anthracen-7-ylmethyl acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Acetoxymethyl-12-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR, MS), to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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