Description

6,10-Dimethylbenzo(A)Pyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a dimethylated analog of benzo[a]pyrene. This compound is of significant interest in advanced chemical research and analytical science, serving as a critical reference standard and a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental monitoring, and material science sectors for method development, calibration, and toxicological studies.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for the calibration of instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) in the analysis of complex PAH mixtures.
• Environmental Research: Employed in studies investigating the environmental fate, transport, and toxicological impact of alkylated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a model compound or metabolite analog in metabolic pathway studies and mutagenicity/carcinogenicity research.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of more complex polyaromatic structures used in material science and specialty chemicals.
• Quality Control: Essential for the development and validation of analytical methods in pharmaceutical and industrial laboratories to ensure product safety and compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,10-Dimethylbenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	82721-25-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₂H₁₆
Molecular Weight	280.36 g/mol
Synonyms	6,10-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; 1,6-Dimethylbenzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 6,10-dimethyl-; 6,10-DMBA; 6,10-Dimethylbenzopyrene; Dimethylbenz(a)pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6,10-Dimethylbenzo(A)Pyrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (NMR, MS) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting the specific results for that lot.

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 sealed to prevent contamination and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.