Description

3-Hydroxymethylcholanthrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound matters as a potent carcinogenic agent and a key intermediate in the study of metabolic activation pathways for polycyclic hydrocarbons. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and chemical manufacturers focused on developing analytical standards, studying mutagenesis, and investigating environmental carcinogens.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and metabolic intermediate in studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) carcinogenesis and DNA adduct formation.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in laboratory investigations to understand the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenicity and mutagenicity.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a critical intermediate or model compound in the research of chemopreventive agents and metabolic inhibitors.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a high-purity standard for calibration in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis within environmental and forensic labs.
• Academic Research: Applied in university and institutional research projects focused on organic synthesis, metabolic pathways, and environmental health science.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex polycyclic compounds for research purposes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Hydroxymethylcholanthrene
CAS No.	3343-05-3
Molecular Formula	C21H16O
Molecular Weight	284.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxymethylcholanthrene; 3-Hydroxymethyl-1,2-dihydrocholanthrene; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)cholanthrene; 1,2-Dihydro-3-hydroxymethylcholanthrene; NSC 38966; 3-HMC; Hydroxymethylcholanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxymethylcholanthrene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity assessment by chromatography. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize decomposition. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent exposure to air and moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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