Description

3,4-Dihydro-3,4-Dihydroxybenzo(A,I)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 in the study of environmental pollutants, metabolic pathways, and carcinogenic mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, analytical laboratories, and pharmaceutical developers focused on toxicology, environmental monitoring, and organic synthesis.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the quantification and identification of PAH metabolites in soil, water, and air pollution studies.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a key intermediate or metabolite in studies investigating the metabolic activation and detoxification pathways of benzo(a,i)pyrene and related carcinogens.
• Toxicology and Carcinogenicity Studies: Employed as a precise analytical standard in laboratory research to understand the formation and biological impact of dihydrodiol metabolites of PAHs.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Acts as a building block or reference compound in the synthesis and testing of novel therapeutic agents or inhibitors targeting specific metabolic enzymes.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to calibrate and validate advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, and LC-MS/MS for sensitive detection of PAH derivatives.
• Academic Research: Provides a well-defined chemical for university and institutional research projects in organic chemistry, environmental science, and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dihydro-3,4-Dihydroxybenzo(A,I)Pyrene
CAS No.	80155-83-5
Molecular Formula	C20H14O2
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dihydro-3,4-dihydroxybenzo[a,i]pyrene; Benzo[a,i]pyrene-3,4-dihydrodiol; 3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenzo[a,i]pyrene; trans-3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenzo[a,i]pyrene; (±)-3,4-Dihydroxy-3,4-dihydrobenzo[a,i]pyrene; B[a,i]P-3,4-diol; 3,4-Dihydrodiol of Benzo(a,i)pyrene
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dihydro-3,4-Dihydroxybenzo(A,I)Pyrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. We adhere to ISO 9001 quality management principles, and our analytical methods are validated to meet the rigorous standards expected in analytical and research chemistry.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to light and oxidation, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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