Description

3-Methoxy Benzo[A]Pyrene is a methoxy-substituted derivative of the well-known polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), Benzo[a]pyrene. This structural modification makes it a critical reference standard and research chemical for analytical and toxicological studies, particularly in environmental monitoring and metabolic pathway investigation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and chemical manufacturers engaged in advanced material science and safety assessment.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity calibrant in HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS for the quantification of PAHs and their metabolites in complex matrices.
• Toxicology Research: Serves as a model compound for studying the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic mechanisms of oxygenated PAHs.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed in method development and quality control for detecting and monitoring methoxylated PAH derivatives in soil, water, and air particulate samples.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in enzymatic studies to understand the specificity of cytochrome P450 and other metabolizing enzymes towards substituted PAHs.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for specialized material research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy Benzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	63059-68-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	282.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxybenzo[a]pyrene; 3-Methoxy-BaP; Benzo[a]pyren-3-yl methyl ether; 3-Methoxypyrene; 3-MeO-BaP; 3-Methoxybenzopyrene; 3-Methoxy-1,2-benzopyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 3-Methoxy Benzo[A]Pyrene in high-purity grades suitable for research and analytical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards, including identity confirmation and purity verification via advanced chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.