3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene

Base Information

• Chemical Name: 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene
• CAS No.: 69847-25-2
• Molecular Formula: C₁₉H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight: 258.32
• Mol file: 69847-25-2.mol

Synonyms:3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene

Chemical Property of 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene

Chemical Property:

• Vapor Pressure: 1.57E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Boiling Point: 469.3°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 193.1°C
• PSA: 9.23000
• Density: 1.197g/cm³
• LogP: 5.15480

Purity/Quality:

99% ^*data from raw suppliers

3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene ^*data from reagent suppliers

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MSDS Files:

SDS file from LookChem

Useful:

• Uses: 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene is a carcinogenic compound used in studies allowing for research towards breast cancer. Intermediate in the synthesis of Benz[a]anthracen-3-ol (B120585) A derivative of the most potent carcinogenic hydrocarbon, 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (D464500), a highly potent carcinogen that is activated by microsomal enzymes to a diol epoxide metabolite that binds covalently to DNA in mammalian cells, leading ultimately to tumor induction. Benz[a]anthracen-3-ol is used in carcinogenesis studies relating to breast cancer.

Technology Process of 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene

There total 13 articles about 3-Methoxybenz[a]anthracene which guide to synthetic route it. The literature collected by LookChem mainly comes from the sharing of users and the free literature resources found by Internet computing technology. We keep the original model of the professional version of literature to make it easier and faster for users to retrieve and use. At the same time, we analyze and calculate the most feasible synthesis route with the highest yield for your reference as below:

synthetic route:

Reference yield: 96.0%

3-methoxy-5,6-dihydrobenzanthracene (79822-56-3) → 3-methoxybenzanthracene (69847-25-2)

Guidance literature:

With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone; In 1,4-dioxane; for 24h; Heating;

DOI:10.1021/jo00339a023

Reference yield: 95.0%

12-Acetoxy-3-methoxy-benzanthracen (66240-12-8) → 3-methoxybenzanthracene (69847-25-2)

Guidance literature:

With hydrogen iodide; hypophosphorous acid; In acetic acid; at 100 ℃; for 0.025h;

DOI:10.1021/jm00396a023

Reference yield: 84.0%

3-Methoxy-5,6,6a,7,12,12a-hexahydro-benzo[a]anthracene → 3-methoxybenzanthracene (69847-25-2)

Guidance literature:

With 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone; In toluene; Heating;

DOI:10.1039/c39800000227

upstream raw materials:

12-Acetoxy-3-methoxy-benzanthracen

3-methoxy-5,6-dihydrobenzanthracene

3-hydroxybenzanthracene

dimethyl sulfate

Downstream raw materials:

3-hydroxybenzanthracene

3-methoxybenzanthracene-7,12-dione