Description

7,11-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene CAS NO 35187-28-1 is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, recognized for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical research. Its precise molecular structure makes it a critical compound for studying carcinogenic mechanisms and metabolic pathways. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, environmental analysis, and toxicology sectors who require reliable, well-characterized materials for their development and quality control processes.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a potent reference standard and model compound in carcinogenicity and mutagenicity studies.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of specialized compounds for investigative therapeutics.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed as a calibration standard for the detection and quantification of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in environmental samples.
• Toxicology & Safety Testing: A vital reagent for in vitro and in vivo studies assessing the metabolic activation and DNA adduct formation of PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block for the preparation of more complex, structurally defined aromatic compounds for material science applications.
• Academic Research: Provides a well-defined substrate for mechanistic studies in organic chemistry and biochemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,11-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	35187-28-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₈
Molecular Weight	282.38 g/mol
Synonyms	7,11-DMBA; 7,11-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,11-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 7,11-Dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 7,11-dimethyl-; NSC 406503; DMBA (specific isomer)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 7,11-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analyses, to ensure compliance with industry standards for research chemicals. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
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.