Description

Benz[A]Anthracene-7-Acetic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for analytical and environmental studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors, where precise molecular structures are essential for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules for research purposes.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical equipment (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and food safety testing for PAH contamination.
• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Investigated as a potential building block for organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to its extended aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of fluorescent probes or molecular tags for studying biological processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the research and development of new crop protection agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental organic chemistry research and method development in synthetic laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benz[A]Anthracene-7-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	20316-12-5
Molecular Formula	C20H14O2
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	7-(Carboxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene; Benz(a)anthracene-7-yl-acetic acid; 1,2-Benzanthracene-7-acetic acid; 7-Benz[a]anthraceneacetic acid; NSC 403169; BA-7-AA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benz[A]Anthracene-7-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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