Description

11-Hydroxybenzo[A]Pyrene is a significant hydroxylated derivative of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon benzo[a]pyrene. This compound is primarily utilized as a critical reference standard and analytical marker in environmental and toxicological research. It is essential for laboratories and industries focused on pollution monitoring, metabolic studies, and carcinogenicity assessment.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Used as a certified reference material for the quantification of PAH metabolites in soil, water, and air pollution studies.
• Toxicology Research: Serves as a key biomarker in studies investigating the metabolic activation and DNA adduct formation of benzo[a]pyrene.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in metabolic pathway research and as a standard in the development of analytical methods for drug safety testing.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Used to calibrate equipment and validate methods for monitoring human exposure to PAHs in industrial settings.
• Food Safety Testing: Acts as a reference standard in the analysis of PAH contamination in food products, particularly in smoked or grilled items.
• Academic Research: Fundamental reagent for biochemical and molecular studies on cytochrome P450 metabolism and chemical carcinogenesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Hydroxybenzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	56892-32-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	268.31 g/mol
Synonyms	11-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene; 11-Hydroxy-BaP; 11-OH-BaP; Benzo[a]pyren-11-ol; 11-HBP; 1-Hydroxybenzo[a]pyrene (isomeric); Hydroxybenzo(a)pyrene; PAH Metabolite Standard
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 11-Hydroxybenzo[A]Pyrene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data (HPLC) are available upon request.

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 product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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