Description

8,10-Dimethylbenz[A]Acridine is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, serving as a critical reference standard and research chemical. Its precise molecular structure makes it an essential tool for analytical calibration, environmental monitoring, and toxicological studies. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in material science, carcinogenicity research, and the development of detection methods for complex hydrocarbons.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic systems in environmental and food safety testing.
• Environmental Research: Employed in studies monitoring polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil, water, and air pollution to understand distribution and impact.
• Toxicology and Carcinogenicity Studies: Serves as a model compound in biochemical research to investigate the mechanisms of PAH-induced toxicity and mutagenicity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or model structure in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in method development for identifying and quantifying potentially genotoxic impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Quality Control Laboratories: Provides a benchmark for ensuring the accuracy and precision of analytical methods within industrial QC/QA protocols.

Basic Information

Product Name	8,10-Dimethylbenz[A]Acridine
CAS No.	53-69-0
Molecular Formula	C19H15N
Molecular Weight	257.33 g/mol
Synonyms	8,10-Dimethylbenz[a]acridine; 3,4-Dimethylbenz[a]acridine; 8,10-Dimethyl-7,9-benzacridine; 7,9-Dimethylbenz[c]acridine; Benz[a]acridine, 8,10-dimethyl-; NSC 60485; DB[a,h]A (common abbreviation); 1,2-Dimethylbenz[a]acridine
EINECS	200-187-6

Quality Control

Every batch of 8,10-Dimethylbenz[A]Acridine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and compliance 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 easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider sealing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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