Description

5-Methoxy-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, valued for its defined molecular structure and consistent chemical properties. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and reference standard in sophisticated organic synthesis and analytical research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, academic research institutions, and specialty chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel materials and studying PAH-related chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for drug discovery programs.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for method development, calibration, and quality control in HPLC, GC-MS, and other chromatographic analyses of PAHs.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and advanced electronic materials.
• Environmental & Toxicological Studies: Employed as a pure standard in research focused on the analysis, fate, and effects of methylated PAH derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a specialized starting material for synthesizing more complex anthracene-based compounds for various research applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Supports fundamental chemical research in universities and corporate laboratories exploring reaction mechanisms and new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene
CAS No.	966-48-3
Molecular Formula	C20H16O
Molecular Weight	272.34 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-7-methylbenz[a]anthracene; 7-Methyl-5-methoxybenz[a]anthracene; 5-Methoxy-7-methylbenzo[a]anthracene; 5-Methoxy-7-Methylbenzanthracene; 966-48-3; NSC 89284
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Methoxy-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization using techniques such as HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, and melting point determination. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.