Description

6-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene is a fluorinated derivative of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon benzo[a]pyrene, a compound of significant interest in research and analytical chemistry. This modification with a fluorine atom at the 6-position alters its physicochemical properties, making it a valuable reference standard and a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental, and chemical synthesis sectors for method development, calibration, and toxicological studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant and system suitability standard in chromatographic analysis (HPLC, GC-MS) for environmental monitoring and food safety testing.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a crucial building block or metabolite analog in the development and study of new therapeutic agents and metabolic pathways.
• Environmental Science: Employed in research to understand the environmental fate, transport, and degradation mechanisms of fluorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Toxicology Studies: Acts as a specific compound for investigating the biological activity, metabolic activation, and DNA-adduct formation of fluorinated PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized intermediate for synthesizing labeled compounds or more complex fluorinated organic molecules for various applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential use in the development of organic electronic materials due to its conjugated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	59417-86-6
Molecular Formula	C20H11F
Molecular Weight	270.30 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluorobenzo[a]pyrene; 6-F-BaP; Benzo[a]pyrene, 6-fluoro-; 6-Fluorobenzopyrene; 6-Fluoro-3,4-benzopyrene; 6-F-Benzo(a)pyrene; 6-Fluoro-BAP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Fluorobenzo(A)Pyrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR). We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, ensuring compliance with your research and development requirements.

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 and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%

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