Benz[a]anthracene
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Benz[a]anthracene (Tetraphene) (Compound 92) is a ligand for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) with a pIC50 of 7.319. Benz[a]anthracene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) that can be detected in spruce needles near aluminum smelters.
For research use only. We do not sell to patients.
- Purity: 99.90%
- CAS No.: 56-55-3
- Formula: C18H12
- Molecular Weight:228.29
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
Biological Activity
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 56-55-3
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 228.29
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Formula C18H12
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Color Light yellow to yellow
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SMILES
C12=CC=CC=C1C3=CC4=CC=CC=C4C=C3C=C2
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Synonyms
Tetraphene
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months -20°C 1 month
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 28.57 mg/mL (125.15 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 60°C; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (273 KB)
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SDS (644 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
References
[1]. Lo Piparo E, et al. Virtual screening for aryl hydrocarbon receptor binding prediction. J Med Chem. 2006;49(19):5702-5709. [Content Brief]
[2]. Kalugina OV, et al. Pinus sylvestris as a bio-indicator of territory pollution from aluminum smelter emissions. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2017;24(11):10279-10291. [Content Brief]
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, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 4.3804 mL | 21.9020 mL | 43.8039 mL | 109.5098 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.8761 mL | 4.3804 mL | 8.7608 mL | 21.9020 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.4380 mL | 2.1902 mL | 4.3804 mL | 10.9510 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.2920 mL | 1.4601 mL | 2.9203 mL | 7.3007 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.2190 mL | 1.0951 mL | 2.1902 mL | 5.4755 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1752 mL | 0.8761 mL | 1.7522 mL | 4.3804 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.1460 mL | 0.7301 mL | 1.4601 mL | 3.6503 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.1095 mL | 0.5475 mL | 1.0951 mL | 2.7377 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0876 mL | 0.4380 mL | 0.8761 mL | 2.1902 mL | |
| 60 mM | 0.0730 mL | 0.3650 mL | 0.7301 mL | 1.8252 mL | |
| 80 mM | 0.0548 mL | 0.2738 mL | 0.5475 mL | 1.3689 mL | |
| 100 mM | 0.0438 mL | 0.2190 mL | 0.4380 mL | 1.0951 mL |