Description

Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 5,6-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, specialized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite, a critical intermediate in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound is essential for studying metabolic activation pathways, DNA adduct formation, and the carcinogenic mechanisms associated with benzo(c)phenanthrene exposure. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and analytical laboratories focused on environmental toxicology and cancer research.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments in metabolic studies.
• Toxicology & Carcinogenicity Studies: Used as a key intermediate to investigate the metabolic activation of benzo(c)phenanthrene and its subsequent binding to DNA.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed as an analytical standard for detecting and quantifying PAH metabolites in environmental and biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a precursor or model compound in the development of assays for enzyme activity, particularly those involving cytochrome P450 and epoxide hydrolase.
• Academic Research: Fundamental tool for university laboratories studying organic reaction mechanisms, PAH chemistry, and molecular toxicology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 5,6-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	73093-14-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dihydrobenzo(c)phenanthrene; Benzo[c]phenanthrene 5,6-diol; Benzo(c)phenanthrene-5,6-dihydrodiol; 5,6-Dihydrobenzo(c)phenanthrene-5,6-diol; trans-Benzo(c)phenanthrene 5,6-dihydrodiol; (±)-Benzo(c)phenanthrene 5,6-dihydrodiol; PAH Metabolite Standard; BcPh-5,6-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 5,6-Dihydrodiol is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS analysis, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chromatographic data, and spectroscopic confirmation is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as indicated on the label. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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