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Benzo[a]pyrene  (Synonyms: 3,4-Benzopyrene)

Cat. No.: HY-107377 Purity: 99.79%
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Benzo[a]pyrene shows lung carcinogenicity in animal models, and it is frequently used in chemoprevention studies.

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Benzo[a]pyrene Chemical Structure

Benzo[a]pyrene Chemical Structure

CAS No. : 50-32-8

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Description

Benzo[a]pyrene shows lung carcinogenicity in animal models, and it is frequently used in chemoprevention studies.

In Vivo

Statistically significant decrease is observed at 7 weeks in females receiving 1.0 mg Benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) compare with the vehicle group. As lung tumorigenesis induced by Benzo[a]pyrene is dose dependent in female A/J mice. The incidence of hyperplasia values in females treating with 0.25, 0.50, and 1.0 mg Benzo[a]pyrene are significantly higher than in the vehicle-treated group. The incidence of adenoma in females receiving 1.0 mg Benzo[a]pyrene is significantly higher than in the vehicle group. The multiplicity of hyperplasia in females receiving 0.50 or 1.0 mg Benzo[a]pyrene is significantly higher than in the vehicle group. The multiplicity of adenoma in the group treated with 1.0 mg is also significantly higher than in the vehicle group. The incidences of hyperplasia and adenoma in female A/J mice are significantly increased by Benzo[a]pyrene in a dose-dependent manner[1].
Benzo[a]pyrene induces an average of 9.38±1.75 tumors with an average tumor load of 19.53±3.81 mm3 (P<0.05 compare to control). Benzo[a]pyrene administration significantly (P<0.05) decreases cAMP levels in tumors with adjacent lung tissues. The expression level of PDE4D gene is also increased by Benzo[a]pyrene administration[2].

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Molecular Weight

252.31

Formula

C20H12

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Appearance

Solid

Color

Light yellow to yellow

SMILES

C12=C(C=C3)C=C(C=CC=C4)C4=C1C=CC5=CC=CC3=C25

Structure Classification
Initial Source
Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years
4°C 2 years
In solvent -80°C 2 years
-20°C 1 year
Solvent & Solubility
In Vitro: 

DMSO : ≥ 25 mg/mL (99.08 mM; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)

*"≥" means soluble, but saturation unknown.

Preparing
Stock Solutions
Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 3.9634 mL 19.8169 mL 39.6338 mL
5 mM 0.7927 mL 3.9634 mL 7.9268 mL
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* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

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In Vivo:

Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.

For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for in vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    40% PEG300    5% Tween-80    45% Saline

    Solubility: ≥ 1.67 mg/mL (6.62 mM); Clear solution

    This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 1.67 mg/mL (saturation unknown).

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (16.7 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.

    Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
  • Protocol 2

    Add each solvent one by one:  10% DMSO    90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)

    Solubility: 1.67 mg/mL (6.62 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic

    This protocol yields a suspended solution of 1.67 mg/mL. Suspended solution can be used for oral and intraperitoneal injection.

    Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (16.7 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.

    Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.

For the following dissolution methods, please prepare the working solution directly. It is recommended to prepare fresh solutions and use them promptly within a short period of time.
The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.

  • Protocol 1

    Add each solvent one by one:  1% CMC-Na/saline water

    Solubility: 5 mg/mL (19.82 mM); Suspended solution; Need ultrasonic and warming and heat to 50°C

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Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL  DMSO (Stock solution concentration: mg/mL).
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Method for preparing in vivo working solution for animal experiments: Take μL DMSO stock solution, add μL . μL , mix evenly, next add μL Tween 80, mix evenly, then add μL Saline.
 If the continuous dosing period exceeds half a month, please choose this protocol carefully.
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation

Purity: 99.79%

References
Animal Administration
[2]

Female A/J mice are randomized into eight groups (n=8): (i) control; (ii)Benzo[a]pyrene (B(a)P)+vehicle (methocel); (iii) Benzo[a]pyrene+roflumilast 1 mg/kg; (iv) Benzo[a]pyrene+roflumilast 5 mg/kg; (v) Benzo[a]pyrene+aerozolie phosphate-buffer saline (PBS); (vi) Benzo[a]pyrene+aerosolize budesonide 2.25 mg/mL; (vii) Benzo[a]pyrene+aerosolized budesonide 2.25 mg/mL+roflumilast 1 mg/kg; and (viii) Benzo[a]pyrene+aerosolize budesonide 2.25 mg/mL+roflumilast 5 mg/kg groups. A single dose of Benzo[a]pyrene in corn oil is given intraperitoneally once at 100 mg/kg body weight. Roflumilast (1 or 5 mg/kg) is started 2 weeks after Benzo[a]pyrene. It is continued for 26 weeks (3 days/week) via oral gavage. Mice in the Benzo[a]pyrene+vehicle group are treated with an equal volume of methocel as solvent control. Aerosolizing budesonide is administrated by inhaling route as an aerosol at a dose of 2.25 mg/mL for 2 min per application at 2 weeks after Benzo[a]pyrene. It is continued for 26 weeks (5 days/week). PBS is also used as solvent control by inhaling route after Benzo[a]pyrene administration in the Benzo[a]pyrene+PBS group. Mice are killed at 28 weeks after exposure to Benzo[a]pyrene. Their lungs are excised and stored at -70 °C[2].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

References

Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.

Optional Solvent Concentration Solvent Mass 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg 25 mg
DMSO 1 mM 3.9634 mL 19.8169 mL 39.6338 mL 99.0845 mL
5 mM 0.7927 mL 3.9634 mL 7.9268 mL 19.8169 mL
10 mM 0.3963 mL 1.9817 mL 3.9634 mL 9.9084 mL
15 mM 0.2642 mL 1.3211 mL 2.6423 mL 6.6056 mL
20 mM 0.1982 mL 0.9908 mL 1.9817 mL 4.9542 mL
25 mM 0.1585 mL 0.7927 mL 1.5854 mL 3.9634 mL
30 mM 0.1321 mL 0.6606 mL 1.3211 mL 3.3028 mL
40 mM 0.0991 mL 0.4954 mL 0.9908 mL 2.4771 mL
50 mM 0.0793 mL 0.3963 mL 0.7927 mL 1.9817 mL
60 mM 0.0661 mL 0.3303 mL 0.6606 mL 1.6514 mL
80 mM 0.0495 mL 0.2477 mL 0.4954 mL 1.2386 mL
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