Description

11-Chloromethylbenzo(A)Pyrene is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise, site-specific modifications to complex aromatic systems for advanced material and life science applications. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced organic materials sectors for developing novel compounds, including fluorescent probes, molecular sensors, and specialized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules targeting specific receptors.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Used to create labeled compounds for bio-imaging, cellular tracking, and diagnostic assays due to the benzo(a)pyrene fluorophore core.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a precursor for developing organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional materials with tailored electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Development: Intermediate in the synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in the preparation of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and DNA intercalation.
• Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in environmental and toxicological testing for PAH metabolite analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	11-Chloromethylbenzo(A)Pyrene
CAS No.	94500-54-6
Molecular Formula	C21H13Cl
Molecular Weight	300.78 g/mol
Synonyms	11-(Chloromethyl)benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[a]pyrene, 11-(chloromethyl)-; 11-Chloromethylbenzo[a]pyrene; 11-Chloromethyl-3,4-benzopyrene; 11-(Chloromethyl)benzopyrene; Chloromethylbenzo(a)pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 11-Chloromethylbenzo(A)Pyrene is produced and tested 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 (typically by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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