Description

7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene CAS NO 57-97-6 is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of significant research and industrial importance. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and a potent tool in biochemical and toxicological studies due to its well-characterized properties. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and chemical manufacturers engaged in advanced material science and carcinogenicity research. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to ensure reliability and consistency for sensitive applications.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Utilized as a potent reference carcinogen and mutagen in toxicology studies, cancer research, and metabolic pathway analysis.
• Chemical Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopy to calibrate equipment and validate methods.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in preclinical studies to investigate mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis and to develop chemopreventive agents.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a key component in standard mixtures for monitoring and quantifying PAH pollutants in environmental samples (air, water, soil).
• Material Science Research: Used in studies involving organic semiconductors, photoconductors, and the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds.
• Academic & Teaching Laboratories: Provides a well-defined compound for advanced organic chemistry and biochemistry education and research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	57-97-6
Molecular Formula	C20H14
Molecular Weight	254.33 g/mol
Synonyms	7,12-DMBA; DMBA; 9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 1,2,9,10-Tetramethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; NSC 180973; 7,12-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene
EINECS	200-359-1

Quality Control

Every batch of our 7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is produced and analyzed under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and identity confirmed by modern analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	121°C - 125°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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