Description

2-Hydroxychrysene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative characterized by a hydroxyl group substitution on the chrysene backbone. This functionalization makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and environmental analysis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists working in the fields of organic electronics, materials science, and analytical chemistry for method development and calibration.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials Research: Serves as a key building block or dopant in the development of novel organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and fluorescence spectroscopy for the quantification and identification of PAHs and their metabolites in environmental and biological samples.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of more complex chrysene derivatives, dyes, and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Photochemical & Photophysical Studies: Employed in research to study photoluminescence properties, energy transfer mechanisms, and photodegradation pathways of aromatic compounds.
• Toxicology and Metabolite Studies: Used in laboratory studies to investigate the metabolic pathways, biological activity, and environmental fate of hydroxylated PAHs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxychrysene
CAS No.	65945-06-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxychrysene; Chrysene-2-ol; 2-Chrysenol; 2-Hydroxy-1,2-benzophenanthrene; NSC 407347; 1,2-Benzophenanthren-2-ol; Hydroxychrysene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxychrysene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) and purity assessment by chromatographic techniques (HPLC, GC). We provide full traceability and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing batch-specific results for purity, appearance, and other critical parameters to ensure compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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 light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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