Description

1,2-Benzanthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of significant industrial and research importance. This compound serves as a critical standard and building block in advanced material science and environmental analysis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and analytical sectors who require a reliable and well-characterized PAH for their processes.

Application

• As a certified reference standard for the calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental testing laboratories.
• Used in organic electronic material research, particularly in the study of charge transport properties for potential use in semiconductors.
• Serves as a key precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and dyes.
• Employed in toxicological and carcinogenicity studies as a model polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon.
• Acts as a fluorescent probe or tracer in various photophysical and photochemical research applications.
• Utilized in fuel and combustion research to understand the formation and behavior of PAHs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzanthracene
CAS No.	56-55-3
Molecular Formula	C18H12
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Benz[a]anthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene; Tetraphene; Benzo[a]anthracene; BA; 1,2-Benz[a]anthracene; 2,3-Benzophenanthrene; NSC 30976
EINECS	200-280-6

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Benzanthracene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by FT-IR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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