Description

3-Nitrobenzo(K)Fluoranthene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, a critical standard and intermediate in advanced analytical and synthetic chemistry. Its precise molecular structure makes it an essential reference material for environmental monitoring, toxicology research, and quality control laboratories. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and industrial chemists in the petrochemical, environmental science, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified standard for the quantification and identification of nitro-PAHs in complex matrices via HPLC, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
• Environmental Analysis: Calibration and method development for detecting and monitoring nitro-PAH pollutants in soil, air particulate matter, and water samples.
• Toxicological Studies: Serves as a key reagent in research investigating the mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, and metabolic pathways of nitrated polycyclic aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for the development of more complex PAH derivatives, dyes, or functional materials.
• Fuel and Combustion Research: Acts as a marker compound in studies analyzing the formation and emission of nitro-PAHs from diesel engines and other combustion processes.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Employed in laboratory proficiency testing and to validate analytical instruments and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzo(K)Fluoranthene
CAS No.	81316-80-5
Molecular Formula	C20H11NO2
Molecular Weight	297.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitrobenzo[k]fluoranthene; Benzo[k]fluoranthene-3-nitro; 3-Nitrobenzo(k)fluoranthene; Nitrobenzo(k)fluoranthene; 3-Nitro-B[k]F; 3-NBkF; NSC 89284
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Nitrobenzo(K)Fluoranthene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results for purity, identity, and impurities are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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