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 A derivative of the most potent carcinogenic hydrocarbon, 7,12-Dimethylbenz[a]anthracene, 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.

CAS：69847-25-2
中文别名：
英文别名：3-Methoxy-benzanthracen;3-Methoxy-benzanthracen;3-methoxybenz[a]anthracene;Benz(a)anthracene,3-methoxy;
分子式：C19H14O
分子量：258.314
精确质量：258.104
Psa：9.23
Logp：5.1548