Benz[a]anthracene-7-acetic Acid CAS 20316-12-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.20316-12-5
Molecular FormulaC20H14O2
Molecular Weight286.32 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

Benz[a]anthracene-7-acetic Acid CAS 20316-12-5 chemical structure

Description

CATO supplies Benz[a]anthracene-7-acetic Acid (CAS 20316-12-5), a certified reference material (molecular formula C20H14O2, MW 286.32 g/mol) for analytical method development and quality control.

Structurally, Benz[a]anthracene-7-acetic Acid (C20H14O2) contains a steroid core, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 14.0, corresponding to approximately 14 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 286.32 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

This reference standard is suitable for quantitative analysis on major chromatographic platforms including HPLC, GC, LC-MS/MS, and GC-MS, serving as an external calibration standard or a system suitability test reference material.

CATO manufactures Benz[a]anthracene-7-acetic Acid under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC20H14O2
Molecular Weight286.32 g/mol
AppearancePale yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)14.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1962

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