Description

7,8-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, widely recognized as a potent research-grade chemical agent. Its primary value lies in its role as a standard reference material and a powerful tool in biochemical and toxicological studies. This compound is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental, and academic sectors who require precise and reliable materials for analytical calibration and experimental models.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent mutagen and carcinogen in experimental models to study cancer mechanisms, DNA adduct formation, and metabolic activation pathways.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical high-purity standard for calibrating analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and food safety testing for PAH contamination.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in laboratory investigations to assess the toxicological profiles of PAHs and to develop safety protocols and exposure limits.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in metabolic and pharmacokinetic research to understand the bioactivation of pro-carcinogens and to screen potential chemopreventive agents.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a model compound in studies focusing on the photophysical properties and environmental fate of complex aromatic hydrocarbons.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	604-81-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₆
Molecular Weight	280.36 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8-DMBA; 7,8-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene; DMBA; 7,8-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 7,8-dimethyl-; NSC 17622; 7,8-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene
EINECS	210-068-9

Quality Control

Our 7,8-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials, and specifications can be provided to meet specific research or analytical 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 handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize repeated exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	122 - 126 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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