7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene CAS 794-00-3

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.794-00-3
Molecular FormulaC20H15F
Molecular Weight274.33 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene CAS 794-00-3 chemical structure

Description

Compared with other compounds in its class, the molecular weight of 274.33 g/mol gives 7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene distinctive chromatographic separation conditions and mass-spectrometry parameter settings.

7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene (CAS 794-00-3), molecular formula C20H15F and molecular weight 274.33 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Owing to fluorine substitution, a polycyclic aromatic system, 7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene is typically pale yellow to yellow low-melting solid. Its solid-state physicochemical attributes — including a molecular weight of 274.33 g/mol — guide the selection of appropriate sample preparation and analytical techniques. The presence of an aromatic ring or conjugated system gives the compound characteristic absorption bands in the UV-Vis region, making it well suited to UV or diode-array detection (DAD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 7,12-Dimethyl-5-Fluorobenz[a]Anthracene 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 FormulaC20H15F
Molecular Weight274.33 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)13.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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