Description

6,12B-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in the study of complex organic synthesis pathways and molecular interactions. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D laboratories focused on pharmaceuticals, advanced material science, and specialized organic chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate or building block for complex polycyclic aromatic structures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a reference standard or starting material in the investigation of novel therapeutic compounds and metabolic studies.
• Academic & Institutional Research: Employed in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Material Science: Investigated for potential applications in the development of specialized organic electronic materials or ligands.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and calibration in chromatography (HPLC, GC).

Basic Information

Product Name	6,12B-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene
CAS No.	63041-50-9
Molecular Formula	C21H18
Molecular Weight	270.37 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcholanthrene, Dihydro Derivative; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12B-Dodecahydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-Methyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12B-dodecahydrocholanthrene; Dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 6,12B-Dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-Methylcholanthrene Dihydrogenated; 3-MC Dihydro Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,12B-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and storage should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.