Description

1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene is a complex polycyclic aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways, carcinogenesis, and detoxification processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in toxicology, oncology, and environmental health sciences.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material for calibrating analytical instruments and validating methods in metabolic studies.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenesis Studies: Acts as a model compound for investigating the mechanisms of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) activation and DNA adduct formation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the development of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic probes.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed as a standard in the detection and quantification of PAH metabolites in environmental and biological samples.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional labs for fundamental research in organic chemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene
CAS No.	68780-95-0
Molecular Formula	C21H16O3
Molecular Weight	316.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcholanthrene-1,9,10-triol; 1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-dihydro-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-MC-1,9,10-triol; 9,10-Dihydro-1,9,10-trihydroxy-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-Methylcholanthrene trihydrodiol; PAH Metabolite Standard
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Quality Control

Our 1,9,10-Trihydroxy-9,10-Dihydro-3-Methylcholanthrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, and is supplied with a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA). We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, ensuring reliability for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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