Description

4-Hydroxymethylbenz(A)Anthracene-10,11-Dihydrodiol is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate and reference standard for studying metabolic pathways and biological interactions of PAHs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories focused on pharmaceutical development, environmental toxicology, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a metabolite standard in studies investigating the metabolic activation and detoxification pathways of benz(a)anthracene and related polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or reference compound in the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Employed as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical equipment and validating methods in environmental and occupational health studies.
• Analytical Chemistry: Acts as a high-purity standard for HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic techniques to quantify PAH metabolites in complex matrices.
• Academic Research: Utilized in universities and research institutes for fundamental studies in organic synthesis, chemical carcinogenesis, and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxymethylbenz(A)Anthracene-10,11-Dihydrodiol
CAS No.	88195-60-2
Molecular Formula	C21H18O3
Molecular Weight	318.37 g/mol
Synonyms	10,11-Dihydro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene-10,11-diol; 4-(Hydroxymethyl)benz[a]anthracene-10,11-dihydrodiol; 4-HMBA-10,11-dihydrodiol; Benz[a]anthracene-4-methanol, 10,11-dihydro-10,11-dihydroxy-; BA-4-CH2OH-10,11-dihydrodiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxymethylbenz(A)Anthracene-10,11-Dihydrodiol is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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