Description

6-Methylbenzo(A)Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical reference standard and research chemical. Its precise molecular structure makes it an essential tool for analytical calibration, environmental monitoring, and toxicological studies. This compound is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and chemical manufacturers specializing in environmental testing, material science, and organic synthesis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical instruments in the quantification of PAHs.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a key component in method development and quality control for testing soil, water, and air samples for PAH contamination.
• Toxicology Research: Employed in studies investigating the metabolic pathways, mutagenicity, and carcinogenicity of methylated PAHs.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic structures for material science applications.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in biochemical research to study enzyme interactions and DNA adduct formation related to specific PAH compounds.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Essential for internal laboratory proficiency testing and ensuring the accuracy of analytical data in compliance-driven industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methylbenzo(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	316-14-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₉H₁₄
Molecular Weight	242.32 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylbenz[a]anthracene; 6-Methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 6-Methyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 6-Methylbenzanthracene; 6-MBA; 6-Methylbenz(a)anthracene; 6-Methyl-1,2-Benzanthracene; NSC 89268
EINECS	206-259-9

Quality Control

Our 6-Methylbenzo(A)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to support your compliance and data integrity requirements.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed in a well-ventilated area.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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