Description

6-Oxybenzo(A)Pyrene CAS NO 20928-82-9 is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically an oxygenated benzo[a]pyrene metabolite. This compound is of significant value as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for environmental monitoring, toxicology research, and metabolic studies. It is primarily required by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in the study of PAH carcinogenicity, metabolic pathways, and environmental pollutant analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS) in environmental and food safety testing.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key metabolite in studies investigating the carcinogenic mechanisms, DNA adduct formation, and metabolic activation pathways of Benzo[a]pyrene.
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in the quantification and source apportionment of oxygenated PAHs (OPAHs) in air, soil, and water samples.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies related to cytochrome P450 metabolism and the biological activity of PAH derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Acts as a potential impurity or degradation product reference in related pharmaceutical compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor or model compound in the synthesis of specialized organic materials and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Oxybenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	20928-82-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	268.31 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene; 6-Hydroxy-3,4-benzpyrene; Benzo[a]pyren-6-ol; 6-HOBaP; 6-OH-BaP; 1-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene (isomeric); 6-Hydroxybenzo(def)chrysene; 6-Hydroxy-3,4-benzopyrene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Oxybenzo(A)Pyrene is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced chromatographic techniques to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for reliable research and analytical results. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%

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