Description

3-Methyldibenz[A,H]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. Its value lies in its well-defined structure, which serves as a critical building block and reference standard in analytical and synthetic chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental monitoring, and material science sectors who require precise, reliable compounds for method development, calibration, and specialized synthesis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical instruments in environmental and food safety testing for PAH contamination.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or a model compound in the study of metabolic pathways, carcinogenicity, and the development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Material Science: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, and advanced polymers.
• Environmental Chemistry: Used in method development and proficiency testing for the accurate quantification of complex PAH mixtures in soil, water, and air samples.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool for studying chemical reactions, photophysical properties, and the behavior of methylated PAHs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyldibenz[A,H]Anthracene
CAS No.	63041-84-9
Molecular Formula	C23H16
Molecular Weight	292.37 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyldibenzo[a,h]anthracene; 3-Methyl-1,2:5,6-dibenzanthracene; 3-Methyl-DBA; 3-Methylbenz[a]anthracene derivative; 3-Methyl-1,2:5,6-dibenzoanthracene; 3-Methyl-1,2:5,6-dibenz[a]anthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methyldibenz[A,H]Anthracene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your regulatory and research requirements.

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, long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) is recommended to maintain optimal stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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