Description

3-Hydroxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways, carcinogenicity, and environmental analysis of complex hydrocarbons. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and environmental testing facilities requiring precise and reliable chemical building blocks.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolite standard and probe in studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) activation and detoxification pathways.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Serves as a key intermediate or reference material in investigative toxicology to understand the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibrant or internal standard in chromatographic methods (HPLC, GC-MS) for environmental and biological sample analysis.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex PAH derivatives or labeled compounds for tracer studies.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its photophysical properties in the development of organic semiconductors or fluorescent tags.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	57266-83-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-7,12-DMBA; 3-Hydroxy-7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-3-ol; 3-Hydroxy-DMBA; 3-OH-DMBA; Benz[a]anthracen-3-ol, 7,12-dimethyl-; 3-Hydroxy-7,12-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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