Description

2-Acetoxy-3-Methylcholanthrene is a high-purity, synthetic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in the study of carcinogenic mechanisms and metabolic pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in toxicology, oncology, and environmental health sciences. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to ensure reliability and consistency for sensitive experimental applications.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a potent reference carcinogen and metabolic intermediate in studies of chemical carcinogenesis and DNA adduct formation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or metabolite analog in the research and development of oncology-related therapeutic agents.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Employed as a standard compound in toxicological screenings, metabolic pathway analysis, and environmental risk assessment studies.
• Academic Research: Utilized in university and institutional laboratories for fundamental research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for method development and calibration in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetoxy-3-Methylcholanthrene
CAS No.	7390-93-4
Molecular Formula	C24H20O2
Molecular Weight	340.42 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcholanthrene 2-acetate; 2-Acetoxy-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-Methylcholanthren-2-yl acetate; 2-(Acetyloxy)-3-methylcholanthrene; 3-MC acetate; 3-Methylcholanthrene acetate derivative; Acetoxy-methylcholanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Acetoxy-3-Methylcholanthrene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and identity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and spectroscopic identification, to ensure compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and identification results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize repeated exposure to air. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
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.