Description

Cyclopenta(Cd)Pyrene 3,4-Oxide CAS NO 73473-54-8 is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically an epoxide of cyclopentapyrene, which is of significant interest in advanced chemical research and analytical science. This compound serves as a critical reference standard and analytical reagent for the study of mutagenic and carcinogenic metabolites derived from complex PAHs. It is primarily required by research institutions, environmental testing laboratories, and pharmaceutical R&D departments engaged in toxicology studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and environmental contaminant profiling.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the precise quantification and identification of PAH metabolites in complex matrices via HPLC, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a key intermediate in studies investigating the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic mechanisms of parent PAHs like cyclopentapyrene.
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in method development and validation for detecting and monitoring oxygenated PAH derivatives in environmental samples (air particulates, soil, water).
• Biochemical Research: Used to study enzyme-catalyzed reactions, specifically those involving epoxide hydrolases and the bioactivation pathways of environmental pollutants.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a specialized building block or precursor in the synthesis of more complex molecules for research purposes.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Utilized by chemical manufacturers and suppliers to verify the purity and identity of related PAH compounds and their derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopenta(Cd)Pyrene 3,4-Oxide
CAS No.	73473-54-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Epoxy-3,4-dihydrocyclopenta[cd]pyrene; Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene 3,4-oxide; 3,4-Oxidocyclopenta[cd]pyrene; 3,4-Epoxycyclopenta[cd]pyrene; Benz[j]acephenanthrylene 3,4-oxide; PAH Metabolite Standard; CPP 3,4-Oxide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopenta(Cd)Pyrene 3,4-Oxide is manufactured and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive analytical and research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for reference materials to support reliable and reproducible scientific results.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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