Description

7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene-8-Carbonitrile is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant research interest. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard in the development and study of complex organic materials and biochemical pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in cutting-edge material science and life science applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and probe in studies involving cytochrome P450 enzymes and metabolic activation pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or a model compound in the development of novel therapeutic agents and in pharmacological studies.
• Material Science: Investigated as a precursor or dopant for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced carbon-based materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques for method development and quality control.
• Toxicology & Environmental Science: Acts as a specific congener in research focused on the metabolism, mutagenicity, and environmental impact of complex PAHs.
• Organic Synthesis: Provides a versatile, functionalized PAH core for further chemical modifications to create specialized libraries of compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene-8-Carbonitrile
CAS No.	63018-68-8
Molecular Formula	C21H15N
Molecular Weight	281.35 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Cyano-7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; DMBA-8-CN; 7,12-DMBA-8-carbonitrile; Benz[a]anthracene-8-carbonitrile, 7,12-dimethyl-; 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-8-carbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 7,12-Dimethylbenz[A]Anthracene-8-Carbonitrile is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with exacting research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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