Description

12-Hydroxymethyl-7-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene is a functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. This compound serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and a model substrate for studying metabolic activation pathways of PAHs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on organic synthesis, environmental toxicology, and the development of analytical standards.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds for material science and pharmaceutical research.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate in studies investigating the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic mechanisms of benzanthracene derivatives.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity reference standard in environmental analysis, toxicology testing, and quality control laboratories for HPLC, GC-MS, or NMR calibration.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial labs for the preparation of specialized dyes, ligands, or molecular probes due to its reactive hydroxymethyl group.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and advanced carbon-based materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Hydroxymethyl-7-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	568-70-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-12-hydroxymethylbenz[a]anthracene; 12-(Hydroxymethyl)-7-methylbenz[a]anthracene; 12-Hydroxymethyl-7-methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 7-Methyl-12-(hydroxymethyl)benzo[a]anthracene; 12-Hydroxymethyl-7-Methylbenzanthracene; 7-Methyl-12-HMBA; 12-HMBA; 7-Methyl-12-HMBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 12-Hydroxymethyl-7-Methylbenz(A)Anthracene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure identity, strength, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 compound is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
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.