Description

Benzanthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite. This compound is of significant value in advanced research and analytical chemistry, particularly for its role as a key intermediate in the study of carcinogenic pathways and metabolic activation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and environmental testing laboratories requiring precise and reliable reference standards for toxicology and metabolic studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Critical intermediate in studying the metabolic activation and DNA adduct formation of benz[a]anthracene, a model polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH).
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Used as a reference standard in assays to understand the mechanisms of PAH-induced carcinogenesis.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS methods in environmental and biological monitoring.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in investigative studies on drug metabolism and the bioactivation pathways of complex organic molecules.
• Environmental Analysis: Used in method development for the detection and quantification of PAH metabolites in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzanthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	60839-18-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benz[a]anthracene-3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; Benzanthracene 3,4-diol; BA-3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydrobenz[a]anthracene-3,4-diol; NSC 338796; Benz(a)anthracene 3,4-dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzanthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive 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 analytical reference materials to support the integrity of your scientific work.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content	< 0.5%

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