Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-Oxide

• CAT Number: R014705
• CAS Number: 36504-65-1
• Molecular Formula: C20H12O
• Molecular Weight: 268.315
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6b,7a-Dihydro-benzo[10,11]chryseno[1,2-b]oxirene; (±)-6b,7a-Dihydro-benzo[10,11]chryseno[1,2-b]oxirene; Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-Epoxide
• Storage: Store at +4C
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H12O/c1-2-11-4-5-13-10-16-14(8-9-17-20(16)21-17)15-7-6-12(3-1)18(11)19(13)15/h1-10,17,20H
• InChIKey: OLLMQFHYRYHKTD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C=CC4=C3C(=CC5=C4C=CC6C5O6)C=C2

Benzo[a]pyrene 7,8-Oxide is a metabolite of benzo[a]pyrene, a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), used in environmental and toxicological research. It is known for its carcinogenic properties and role in studying DNA adduct formation and mutagenesis. This compound is essential for investigating the mechanisms of PAH-induced carcinogenesis and developing strategies for cancer prevention, ensuring precise and reliable results in advanced environmental health studies.