Description

6-Nitrobenz(A)Pyrene is a high-purity nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, identified by CAS NO 63041-90-7. This compound is of significant value as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for environmental monitoring and toxicological research. It is primarily needed by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in the study of mutagenic and carcinogenic compounds.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification of nitro-PAHs in air, water, and soil samples.
• Toxicology Research: Serves as a key standard in studies investigating the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenicity of nitrated polyaromatics.
• Analytical Method Development: Essential for calibrating and validating analytical instruments like HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS in method development for complex matrices.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized intermediate or precursor for synthesizing other complex organic molecules for research purposes.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Employed as an internal standard in laboratory QC protocols to ensure accuracy in the analysis of PAH-contaminated materials.
• Regulatory Compliance Testing: Used in testing to comply with environmental and occupational safety regulations concerning airborne particulate matter and combustion emissions.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Nitrobenz(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	63041-90-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	297.31 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Nitrobenzo[a]pyrene; 6-Nitro-BaP; 1-Nitrobenzo[a]pyrene (positional isomer); Benzo[a]pyrene, 6-nitro-; 6-Nitrobenzopyrene; Nitrobenzo(a)pyrene; 6-Nitro-BAP; 6-Nitro-Benzo(a)pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Nitrobenz(A)Pyrene is manufactured and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for analytical reference materials to support reliable and reproducible scientific data.

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 store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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