Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAHs) Standards

Applications Metabolite of Tetracycline (T291400). This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs). References Diana, J., et al.: J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal., 39, 523 (2005), Fritz, J., et al.: Food Chem., 105, 1297 (2007), Gratacos-Cubarsi, M., et al.: J. Agric. Food Chem., 55, 4610 (2007),

Applications A urinary metabolite from inhalation and dermal exposure to polycyclic aromatics hydrocarbons in hot mix asphalt paving workers. A heterocyclic aromatic compound with potent mutagenic and carcinogenic properties.One of the azaarenes found in grilled meat. References Smith, C.J., et al.: Food Chem. Toxicol., 38, 637 (2000), Koehler, D.A., et al.:; J. Ind. Ecol., 9, 143 (2005), Arnot, J.A., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 27, 341 (2008),

Applications Benzo[k]fluoranthene-d12 (CAS# 93952-01-3) is a useful isotopically labeled research compound.

Applications 3,​5,​6-​Tribromo-​1,​2-​dihydroacenaphthylene is derived from Acenaphthene (1,2-Dihydro Acenaphthylene) (D448330), which is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as carcinogenic agents. References Hansen, B., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 18, 772 (1999), Czub, G., et al.: Environ. Sci. Technol., 38, 2406 (2004)

Applications 3-Acenaphthenamine is an impurity of Acenaphthene (D448330), which is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon as carcinogenic agent. References Hansen, B., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 18, 772 (1999); Czub, G., et al.: Environ. Sci. Technol., 38, 2406 (2004)

Applications Naphthalene-d8, is the labeled analogue of Naphthalene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons as micropollutants. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Di Toro, D., et al.: Environ. Toxicol. Chem., 19, 1971 (2000), Vines, C., et al.: Aquat. Toxicol., 51, 225 (2000), Incardona, J., et al.: Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol., 196, 191 (2004), Junghans, M., et al.: Aquat. Toxicol., 76, 93 (2006),

Applications 1-Nitropyrene-d9 is a labelled isotope of 1-Nitropyrene (N519950), which is the most abundant nitropolycylcic aromatic hydrocarbon found in exhaust from diesel engines with potent carcinogenic and mutagenic properties. It is also an intermediate in synthesizing 1-Aminopyrene-d9 (A629287), which is derived from Pyrene-d10 (P849002), which is labelled Pyrene. Occurs in coal tar. Also obtained by the destructive hydrogenation of hard coal. References Arce, R., et al.: J. Phys. Chem. A., 112, 10294 (2008); Winterstein, et al.: Z. Physiol. Chem., 230, 162 (1934);

Stability Light Sensitive Applications Benz[l]aceanthrylene is a mutagenic agent. References Bartczak, A., et al.: Mutagenesis, 2, 101 (1987); Nesnow, S., et al.: Cancer Res., 44, 4993 (1984)

Applications 1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene has been incorportated into degradable lysine diisocyanate methylester-glycerol polyurethane foam and showed the presence of functional 1-naphthol group-dependent drug release in aqueous solution. References Sivak, W.N., et. al.: Bio-Med. Mater. Eng., 20, 269 (2010)

Applications Benzo[b]thiophene has application in organic as well as pharmaceutical industry as a component in the synthesis of Raloxifene, a breast cancer therapeutic, or hydrodesulfurization reactions. References Buccella, D. et al.: J. Am. Chem. Soc., 130, 16187 (2008); Gennari, L. et al.: Exp. Opin. Drug Saftey, 7, 259 (2008);

Applications Naphthalene is an abundant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is persistent, bioaccumulative, toxic and found in tobacco smoke and urban air. This compound is a contaminant of emerging concern (CECs). Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Sutherland, K.M., et. al.: Am. J. Physiol., 302, L68 (2012); Bahuguna, A., et. al.: J. Pharm. Res., 5, 1600 (2012);

Applications It is listed as a known human carcinogen. Used in manufacturing of dyes, as antioxidant in rubber. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References IARC Monographs, 4, 97 (1974),

Applications Benzo[e]pyrene-d12 (CAS# 205440-82-0) is a useful isotopically labeled research compound.