Description

Benzanthracene-8,9-Oxide is a high-purity, synthetically produced polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) epoxide derivative. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and research chemical for toxicological and metabolic studies, particularly in the investigation of carcinogenic pathways. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and environmental testing facilities engaged in advanced chemical and biological research.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Research: Used as a standard in studies investigating the metabolic activation and detoxification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Toxicology and Carcinogenicity Studies: Serves as a key intermediate or reference material for assessing the genotoxic and mutagenic potential of benzanthracene derivatives.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical chemistry for method development and calibration in techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS for PAH detection and quantification.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies, particularly those involving epoxide hydrolases and cytochrome P450 enzymes, to understand DNA adduct formation.
• Environmental Science: Acts as a model compound in research focused on the environmental fate, bioactivation, and risk assessment of PAH pollutants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzanthracene-8,9-Oxide
CAS No.	34501-55-8
Molecular Formula	C18H12O
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	8,9-Epoxy-8,9-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; Benz[a]anthracene 8,9-oxide; BA 8,9-oxide; 8,9-Benzanthracene oxide; 8,9-Oxidobenz[a]anthracene; NSC 643924; Benzanthracene epoxide (8,9-)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzanthracene-8,9-Oxide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. 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 place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
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.