Description

Chrysene-5,6-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite and a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis and environmental research. This compound is of significant value for studying metabolic activation pathways and DNA adduct formation related to PAH exposure. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, environmental testing, and advanced chemical synthesis sectors for developing analytical standards and investigating carcinogenic mechanisms.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate for studying the metabolic activation and detoxification pathways of chrysene and related polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Toxicology & Environmental Science: Used as a reference standard in assays to investigate DNA adduct formation, mutagenicity, and the carcinogenic potential of PAHs.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS analysis in environmental monitoring and food safety testing.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex PAH derivatives, dyes, and advanced materials.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in research focused on understanding the biochemical mechanisms of PAH-induced toxicity for potential therapeutic intervention.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chrysene-5,6-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	28622-73-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrochrysene; Chrysene 5,6-diol; Chrysene-5,6-diol; 5,6-Dihydrochrysene-5,6-diol; (+/-)-Chrysene-5,6-dihydrodiol; trans-Chrysene-5,6-dihydrodiol; Benz[a]phenanthrene-5,6-dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chrysene-5,6-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
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.