Description

9,10-Dihydro-7-Methylbenzo[A]Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways, environmental analysis, and material science applications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in pharmaceutical development, environmental toxicology, and advanced organic synthesis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard in HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS for the quantification and identification of PAHs in environmental, food, and biological samples.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or metabolite analog in studies investigating the carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and metabolic activation pathways of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block for the synthesis of more complex PAH structures, dyes, or molecular scaffolds in material science.
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in method development and calibration for detecting trace levels of PAH contaminants in soil, water, and air quality assessments.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used to identify, characterize, and control potential genotoxic impurities (PGIs) in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) development.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its photophysical properties in the development of organic semiconductors, luminescent materials, or carbon-based nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	9,10-Dihydro-7-Methylbenzo[A]Pyrene
CAS No.	7499-32-3
Molecular Formula	C21H16
Molecular Weight	268.36 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Methyl-9,10-dihydrobenzo[a]pyrene; 9,10-Dihydro-7-methylbenzo[a]pyrene; 7-Methyl-9,10-dihydrobenzopyrene; Dihydro-methylbenzopyrene; 7-Methyl-9,10-dihydropyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 9,10-dihydro-7-methyl-; PAH Derivative 7499-32-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 9,10-Dihydro-7-Methylbenzo[A]Pyrene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC purity analysis, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and residual solvent screening, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming batch-specific purity and specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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