Description

7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, valued for its role as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its specific methylated structure makes it a compound of significant interest for studying mutagenic and carcinogenic properties, as well as for developing specialized organic materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, toxicology studies, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and as a reference standard in metabolic pathway studies.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Serves as a model compound in academic and industrial research to investigate the mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) activity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for creating novel organic compounds with specific structural motifs.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for method development and quality control.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential applications in the development of organic semiconductors and advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	63020-39-3
Molecular Formula	C22H20
Molecular Weight	284.40 g/mol
Synonyms	7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenz(a)anthracene; 7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenzo[a]anthracene; TMBA; 7,8,9,12-Tetramethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 1,2-Benzanthracene, 7,8,9,12-tetramethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7,8,9,12-Tetramethylbenz[A]Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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