Description

Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 3,4-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolite of significant interest in biochemical and toxicological research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for studying the metabolic activation pathways and DNA adduct formation of carcinogenic PAHs. It is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental monitoring, and chemical safety assessment sectors who require precise analytical standards.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key metabolite in studies investigating the metabolic pathways and carcinogenic mechanisms of benzo(c)phenanthrene.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity standard for HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS analysis in environmental and biological sample testing.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in in vitro and in vivo assays to assess the genotoxicity and metabolic activation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a critical intermediate or reference compound in the research of enzyme inhibitors and chemopreventive agents targeting PAH metabolism.
• Environmental Analysis: Utilized for calibrating equipment and validating methods for detecting PAH metabolites in soil, water, and air pollution studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 3,4-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	73093-19-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	262.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[c]phenanthrene 3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxybenzo[c]phenanthrene; Benzo(c)phenanthrene-3,4-diol; B[c]Ph-3,4-diol; NSC 338947; PAH Metabolite; trans-3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenzo[c]phenanthrene
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzo(C)Phenanthrene 3,4-Dihydrodiol is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous purity verification using advanced chromatographic techniques to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles by HPLC is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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