Description

1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-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 synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for analytical and toxicological studies. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories focused on organic synthesis, environmental analysis, and the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism and carcinogenicity.

Application

• Chemical Research Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and their derivatives for material science and pharmaceutical research.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) and as a benchmark in method development for detecting and quantifying PAHs in complex matrices.
• Toxicological Studies: Employed as a model compound in biochemical and environmental research to investigate the metabolic pathways, biological activity, and potential carcinogenicity of PAHs.
• Material Science Development: Investigated for its potential application in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced organic materials due to its conjugated structure.
• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a critical standard in monitoring and assessing environmental contamination from industrial processes and combustion byproducts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene
CAS No.	67242-54-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₂₀
Molecular Weight	284.40 g/mol
Synonyms	7,12-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenz[a]anthracene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene; 7,12-Dimethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrobenzo[a]anthracene; DMBA-TH4; 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene tetrahydro derivative; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-DMBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-7,12-Dimethylbenz(A)Anthracene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light may lead to degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.