Description

(5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydro-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene-5,6-Diol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined dihydrodiol derivative of a methyl-substituted benz[a]anthracene. This compound is a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and biochemical research, valued for its defined stereochemistry and structural specificity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) metabolism, carcinogenesis, and the synthesis of specialized molecular probes.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or intermediate in studies investigating the metabolic activation pathways and DNA adduct formation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
• Toxicology Studies: Serves as a precise chemical tool for probing the mechanisms of carcinogenicity associated with specific benz[a]anthracene derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules, including potential pharmaceutical candidates or fluorescent markers.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a high-purity reference standard in chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic analyses for method development and validation.
• Enzymology Research: Utilized as a substrate to study the activity and specificity of dihydrodiol dehydrogenase and other metabolizing enzymes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydro-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene-5,6-Diol
CAS No.	91327-04-7
Molecular Formula	C19H16O2
Molecular Weight	276.33 g/mol
Synonyms	(5S,6S)-7-Methylbenz[a]anthracene-5,6-dihydrodiol; (5S,6S)-Dihydro-7-methylbenz[a]anthracene-5,6-diol; 7-Methylbenz[a]anthracene (5S,6S)-dihydrodiol; (5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydroxy-5,6-dihydro-7-methylbenz[a]anthracene; MBA (5S,6S)-dihydrodiol; 7-MBA (5S,6S)-dihydrodiol; (5S,6S)-7-MBA diol
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Quality Control

Our (5S,6S)-5,6-Dihydro-7-Methylbenz[A]Anthracene-5,6-Diol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical and stereochemical purity, essential for research reproducibility. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and chiral analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and stereochemical composition is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (NMR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (5S,6S)
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.