Description

7,10-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a dimethylated analog of benzo[a]pyrene. This compound is of significant value as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for environmental monitoring, toxicological research, and material science. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and chemical manufacturers engaged in the study of PAHs, carcinogenesis, and advanced organic materials.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and food safety testing.
• Toxicology Research: Serves as a key intermediate or model compound in studies of metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and the carcinogenic mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and advanced carbon-based materials.
• Environmental Analysis: A target analyte for monitoring PAH contamination in soil, water, air particulates, and industrial emissions.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in biochemical research to study enzyme interactions and the biological effects of specific PAH derivatives.
• Quality Control: Employed by chemical producers as an in-house standard to ensure the purity and consistency of related PAH product lines.

Basic Information

Product Name	7,10-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	63104-33-6
Molecular Formula	C22H16
Molecular Weight	280.36 g/mol
Synonyms	7,10-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 7,10-dimethyl-; 7,10-Dimethylbenzopyrene; DMBA-P; 7,10-DMBA; 1,4-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene (registry number check advised); 7,10-Dimethyl-3,4-benzopyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 7,10-Dimethylbenzo[A]Pyrene undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and analytical applications. Our quality protocols are designed to comply with relevant industry standards for reference materials. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identification, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). The container should be kept in a well-ventilated area and away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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