Description

3,9-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical reference standard and research chemical. Its value lies in its defined structure, which is essential for analytical calibration, toxicological studies, and material science research. This compound is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and academic institutions conducting research on PAHs, carcinogenesis, and organic semiconductor materials.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) and method validation in environmental and food safety testing.
• Toxicology & Cancer Research: Serves as a model compound in studies investigating the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis and mutagenicity of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential organic semiconductor precursor or building block for advanced organic electronic materials.
• Environmental Monitoring: Acts as a target analyte for quantifying PAH contamination in soil, water, and air samples.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in trace analysis for identifying and quantifying potentially genotoxic impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a specialized starting material or intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,9-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	316-51-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₆
Molecular Weight	280.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3,9-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 3,9-DMBA; 3,9-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 3,9-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene; 3,9-Dimethylbenzanthracene; NSC 74144; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 3,9-dimethyl-
EINECS	206-267-9

Quality Control

Our 3,9-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.