7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene

• CAT Number: R000092
• CAS Number: 57-97-6
• Molecular Formula: C20H16
• Molecular Weight: 256.35
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene; 7,12-DMBA; DMBA; DMBA (Pharmaceutical); DMBAn; NSC 408823
• Target: Cancer Models
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 7,12-dimethylbenzo[a]anthracene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H16/c1-13-16-8-5-6-9-17(16)14(2)20-18(13)12-11-15-7-3-4-10-19(15)20/h3-12H,1-2H3
• InChIKey: ARSRBNBHOADGJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=C2C=CC3=CC=CC=C3C2=C(C4=CC=CC=C14)C

7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) (Cat No.: R000092) is a potent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon widely used in cancer research. Known for its ability to induce tumors in experimental models, it is crucial for studying carcinogenesis and mutagenesis mechanisms. This compound’s high purity ensures consistent and reliable results in laboratory experiments. DMBA is essential for developing and testing cancer prevention and treatment strategies. Its applications extend to toxicology and environmental studies, making it a valuable tool in advanced biomedical and pharmaceutical research.