Description

7,12-Dihydrobenz[A]Anthracene-7,12-Diol is a high-purity, specialized dihydrodiol derivative of benz[a]anthracene. This compound is a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research, valued for its defined polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) structure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel materials, studying metabolic pathways of PAHs, and synthesizing complex organic molecules.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and functionalized derivatives.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies investigating the metabolism, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenicity of benz[a]anthracene and related PAHs.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic electronic materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard in environmental, forensic, and toxicological analysis for PAH detection and quantification.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated as an intermediate in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,12-Dihydrobenz[A]Anthracene-7,12-Diol
CAS No.	4615-78-5
Molecular Formula	C20H14O2
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Benz[a]anthracene-7,12-dihydrodiol; 7,12-Dihydroxy-7,12-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; 7,12-Dihydroxy-7,12-dihydrobenz(a)anthracene; BA-7,12-diol; anti-Benz[a]anthracene-7,12-dihydrodiol; Benz(a)anthracene 7,12-dihydrodiol; 7,12-Dihydrobenz(a)anthracene-7,12-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7,12-Dihydrobenz[A]Anthracene-7,12-Diol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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