Description

Benz(A)Anthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol CAS NO 60967-89-7 is a high-purity, dihydrodiol derivative of benz[a]anthracene, a key polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite. This compound is of significant value in advanced research and analytical chemistry, serving as a critical standard and intermediate. It is primarily required by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental science, and toxicology sectors for metabolic studies, biomarker analysis, and method validation.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for studying the metabolic pathways and DNA adduct formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Toxicology and Carcinogenicity Studies: Essential intermediate in the investigation of the mechanisms of PAH-induced carcinogenesis and mutagenesis.
• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a critical analytical standard for the detection and quantification of PAH metabolites in environmental and biological samples via HPLC, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in the synthesis and research of more complex molecules for drug discovery and development programs.
• Academic Research: A vital tool in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental health sciences.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benz(A)Anthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	60967-89-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benz[a]anthracene-3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxybenz[a]anthracene; Benz(a)anthracene 3,4-diol; BA-3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenz[a]anthracene; trans-Benz[a]anthracene-3,4-dihydrodiol; (±)-Benz[a]anthracene-3,4-dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benz(A)Anthracene-3,4-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, 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 your compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.

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 (KF)	≤ 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.