Description

1,2,3,4,6-Pncdf is a high-purity polychlorinated dibenzofuran (PCDF) congener, a compound of significant interest in analytical and environmental chemistry. Its primary value lies in its use as a certified reference material for the accurate quantification and monitoring of dioxin-like pollutants. This product is essential for laboratories in the environmental testing, food safety, and regulatory compliance sectors requiring precise calibration standards for advanced analytical techniques.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified calibration standard for Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Resolution GC-MS (HRGC-MS) analysis.
• Environmental Monitoring: Calibration and quality control in the analysis of soil, sediment, water, and air samples for persistent organic pollutant (POP) surveys.
• Food and Feed Safety Testing: Used in laboratories to quantify PCDF contamination levels in food chains, ensuring compliance with international safety regulations (e.g., EU, FDA).
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a precise congener in studies investigating the environmental fate, bioaccumulation, and toxicology of dioxin-like compounds.
• Waste and Emission Analysis: Critical for testing industrial emissions, incinerator outputs, and waste materials to meet environmental protection standards.
• Method Development and Validation: Employed by analytical chemists to develop, optimize, and validate new testing protocols for halogenated aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Acts as a spike or internal standard to ensure the accuracy and precision of laboratory results in routine testing.
• Regulatory Compliance and Proficiency Testing: Used by commercial and government labs to demonstrate analytical competency and comply with global POPs monitoring programs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,2,3,4,6-Pncdf
CAS No.	83704-47-6
Molecular Formula	C12H3Cl5O
Molecular Weight	340.41 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,6-Pentachlorodibenzofuran; Pentachlorodibenzofuran (1,2,3,4,6-); PCDF-12346; 1,2,3,4,6-PentaCDF; Dibenzofuran, 1,2,3,4,6-pentachloro-; 1,2,3,4,6-Pentachlorooxanthrene; Polychlorinated dibenzofuran (congener 12346)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3,4,6-Pncdf is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure the highest standards of purity and consistency required for reference materials. Our products undergo rigorous identity confirmation and purity analysis using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing batch-specific data including purity, concentration (if in solution), and analytical method verification.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). For solutions, store as indicated on the label. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC-MS)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (GC-MS)	Total other PCDFs ≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., toluene, DMSO)

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