Description

10α,11α-Epoxy-8,9,10,11-Tetrahydrobenzo[A]Anthracene-8β,9α-Diol is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic diol epoxide derivative of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for analytical and investigative applications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers requiring precise and reliable building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex polycyclic compounds for medicinal chemistry and drug discovery programs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a model compound or a metabolite analog in studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism and DNA adduct formation.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral building block for constructing sophisticated polycyclic frameworks in total synthesis projects.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity standard for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, GC-MS, and other analytical techniques.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a potential monomer or precursor for developing novel polymers or advanced organic materials with specific optical or electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	10α,11α-Epoxy-8,9,10,11-Tetrahydrobenzo[A]Anthracene-8β,9α-Diol
CAS No.	64937-40-2
Molecular Formula	C20H16O3
Molecular Weight	304.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[a]anthracene-8,9-diol, 10,11-epoxy-8,9,10,11-tetrahydro-; 8,9,10,11-Tetrahydrobenzo[a]anthracene-8,9-diol 10,11-epoxide; Benzo[a]anthracene 8,9-dihydrodiol 10,11-epoxide; 10,11-Epoxy-8,9,10,11-tetrahydrobenzo[a]anthracene-8,9-diol; BA-8,9-diol-10,11-epoxide; (+/-)-anti-Benzo[a]anthracene-8,9-diol-10,11-epoxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 10α,11α-Epoxy-8,9,10,11-Tetrahydrobenzo[A]Anthracene-8β,9α-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectral data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. The compound should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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