Description

8-Propylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, identified by CAS NO 54889-82-6. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard in sophisticated chemical synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, material science researchers, and analytical testing facilities for developing novel compounds and calibrating instrumentation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for drug discovery and development programs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectrometry in environmental and chemical analysis.
• Material Science Studies: Acts as a building block or dopant in the research of organic semiconductors and advanced polymeric materials.
• Environmental Testing: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in regulatory and compliance testing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key reagent for fundamental studies in organic chemistry, photochemistry, and carcinogenicity research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized precursor for creating tailored PAH derivatives with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Propylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	54889-82-6
Molecular Formula	C21H18
Molecular Weight	270.37 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Propylbenz[a]anthracene; 8-Propylbenzo[a]anthracene; 8-Propylbenzanthracene; 8-n-Propylbenz[a]anthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 8-propyl-; Benzo[a]anthracene, 8-propyl-; 8-Propyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 8-Propyl-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Propylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system supports compliance with relevant research and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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