Description

1,2-Dihydroxy-Epoxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-5-Methylchrysene is a complex polycyclic aromatic compound with a functionalized chrysene backbone, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and research chemical. Its unique molecular architecture, featuring both diol and epoxide functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for advanced organic synthesis and mechanistic studies. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers specializing in the development of novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and environmental markers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate or a model compound in the development of novel therapeutic agents and for studying metabolic pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex polycyclic structures, heterocycles, and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Material Science: Used in research for developing advanced organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysis, or specialty polymers.
• Environmental & Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reference standard or a metabolite analog in the analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivatives and environmental contaminants.
• Biochemical Studies: Utilized as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies to investigate epoxide hydrolase or dioxygenase activities.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dihydroxy-Epoxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-5-Methylchrysene
CAS No.	81851-68-5
Molecular Formula	C19H16O3
Molecular Weight	292.33 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylchrysene-1,2-diol 1,2-epoxide; 1,2-Epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5-methylchrysene-1,2-diol; 5-Methylchrysene 1,2-dihydrodiol 1,2-epoxide; 1,2-Dihydroxy-1,2-epoxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-5-methylchrysene; 5-Methylchrysene diol epoxide; (+/-)-5-Methylchrysene-1,2-diol-1,2-epoxide; Bay-region diol epoxide of 5-methylchrysene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dihydroxy-Epoxy-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-5-Methylchrysene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for research chemicals, and custom synthesis and purification to specific customer requirements are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light tan solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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