Description

9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene is a high-purity, dihydrodiol derivative of benzo[e]pyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH). This compound is of significant interest as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical synthesis and environmental toxicology research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories focused on analytical chemistry, metabolic studies, and the development of detection methods for PAH metabolites.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and food safety testing for PAH contamination.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a crucial intermediate in studying the metabolic activation pathways of benzo[e]pyrene and its subsequent DNA adduct formation, aiding cancer research.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized building block or precursor for the synthesis of more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and their derivatives.
• Toxicology Studies: Employed in in-vitro and in-vivo studies to understand the specific biological activity and toxicity profile of benzo[e]pyrene dihydrodiol metabolites.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for potential use in the development of organic semiconductors or fluorescent materials due to its conjugated aromatic structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene
CAS No.	88190-97-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	286.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[e]pyrene-9,10-dihydrodiol; 9,10-Dihydro-9,10-dihydroxybenzo[e]pyrene; trans-9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-dihydrobenzo[e]pyrene; B[e]P-9,10-diol; 9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-dihydrobenzo[e]pyrene; PAH Metabolite Standard
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 9,10-Dihydroxy-9,10-Dihydrobenzo(E)Pyrene 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 purity, assay, and impurity profiles 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). This product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.