Description

Benzanthracene-8,9-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite. This compound is of significant value in advanced research and analytical chemistry, serving as a critical standard and intermediate. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the environmental, pharmaceutical, and toxicology sectors. Its defined structure makes it essential for studies involving metabolic pathways, carcinogenicity, and environmental pollutant analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS for the quantification and identification of PAH metabolites in complex matrices.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate in studying the metabolic activation and detoxification pathways of benz[a]anthracene, a model carcinogenic PAH.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in *in vitro* and *in vivo* assays to investigate DNA adduct formation, mutagenicity, and the mechanisms of PAH-induced carcinogenesis.
• Environmental Monitoring: Acts as a biomarker in assays designed to detect and quantify human or ecological exposure to benz[a]anthracene and related pollutants.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in research exploring enzyme inhibitors that target specific cytochrome P450 isoforms involved in PAH metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzanthracene-8,9-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	4615-63-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benz[a]anthracene-8,9-dihydrodiol; 8,9-Dihydroxy-8,9-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; BA-8,9-diol; Benz(a)anthracene 8,9-dihydrodiol; trans-Benz[a]anthracene-8,9-dihydrodiol; 8,9-Dihydrobenz[a]anthracene-8,9-diol; NSC 338947
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzanthracene-8,9-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive 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 analytical reagents, ensuring reliability for your critical work.

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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content	< 1.0%

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