Description

2-Methoxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways, carcinogenic mechanisms, and environmental impact assessments. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in toxicology, oncology, and environmental science.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and metabolic intermediate in studies of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) activation and DNA adduct formation.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Employed in laboratory research to investigate the mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis and assess mutagenic potential.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or a pharmacological probe in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a high-purity calibration standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analysis for method development and validation.
• Environmental Science: Applied in research to understand the environmental fate, transformation, and toxicological effects of complex aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	66240-30-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	286.37 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,12-Dimethyl-2-methoxybenz[a]anthracene; 2-Methoxy-DMBA; 2-MeO-7,12-DMBA; 2-Methoxy-7,12-dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; NSC 71966; 2-Methoxy-7,12-DMBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.