Description

2-Hydroxybenzo(A)Pyrene is a hydroxylated derivative of the well-characterized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), benzo[a]pyrene. This compound is of significant interest in environmental and toxicological research as a key metabolite and biomarker of exposure to its parent carcinogen. It serves as a critical analytical standard and reference material for laboratories in academia, government, and industrial sectors focused on pollution monitoring, metabolic pathway studies, and chemical safety assessments.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a high-purity certified standard for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS systems in environmental and forensic analysis.
• Toxicology & Metabolic Studies: Essential for investigating the metabolic activation, detoxification pathways, and DNA adduct formation of benzo[a]pyrene in biological systems.
• Environmental Monitoring: Used in the quantification and source apportionment of PAH metabolites in soil, water, air particulate matter, and biological samples (e.g., urine, blood).
• Biomarker Research: Critical for developing and validating assays to measure human and ecological exposure to carcinogenic PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or precursor for the synthesis of more complex PAH derivatives for specialized research applications.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Employed by testing laboratories and manufacturers to verify the accuracy and precision of their analytical methods for PAH detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxybenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	56892-30-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	268.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene; 2-OH-BaP; Benzo[a]pyren-2-ol; 2-Hydroxy-3,4-benzopyrene; 2-HBP; Hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene; 2-Hydroxy-BAP; 2-Hydroxypolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (2-OH-PAH)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxybenzo(A)Pyrene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity verification by HPLC and structural confirmation (e.g., MS, NMR). A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, documenting the exact specifications and results. We support research and industrial standards, ensuring material suitability for method development and regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity. Keep the container sealed in a dry environment to prevent any potential moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder or crystals
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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