Description

Benzanthracene-1,2-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant research interest. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in the study of metabolic pathways and environmental toxicology. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories in the fields of analytical chemistry, environmental science, and pharmaceutical development.

Application

• Metabolic and Toxicological Research: Used as a key intermediate or metabolite standard in studies investigating the biotransformation and carcinogenicity of benzanthracene and related PAHs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical techniques like HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS in environmental and biological sample analysis.
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in method development and quality control for detecting and quantifying PAH metabolites in soil, water, and air pollution studies.
• Biochemical Research: Acts as a substrate or inhibitor in enzymatic studies related to cytochrome P450 and epoxide hydrolase activities.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex polycyclic structures or labeled compounds for tracer studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzanthracene-1,2-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	60839-20-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; Benz[a]anthracene 1,2-dihydrodiol; 1,2-Dihydrobenz[a]anthracene-1,2-diol; BA 1,2-dihydrodiol; trans-1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; (±)-Benz[a]anthracene-1,2-diol; Benzanthracene dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzanthracene-1,2-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

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 material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere at lower temperatures (-20°C) to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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