Description

Pyrene-4,5,9,10-Tetrone is a high-purity, polycyclic quinone derivative of significant interest in advanced materials research and specialty chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical organic semiconductor precursor and a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, pigment, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors who require a reliable source of high-quality functionalized pyrene derivatives.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key starting material for the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs, OFETs, and perovskite solar cells.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the development of high-performance pigments, dyes, and colorants with specific optical and electronic properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a redox-active ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tunable catalytic or sensing capabilities.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and bioactive molecules exploring quinone-based pharmacophores.
• Polymer & Advanced Material Science: Incorporated into conjugated polymers and organic frameworks to modify electronic band structure and introduce redox functionality.
• Analytical Chemistry & Sensor Development: Utilized as a standard or a core component in chemosensors due to its distinct electrochemical and photophysical signature.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrene-4,5,9,10-Tetrone
CAS No.	14727-71-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₆O₄
Molecular Weight	262.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5,9,10-Pyrenetetrone; Pyrene-4,5,9,10-tetraone; 1,2,6,7-Tetrahydro-1,2,6,7-tetraoxopyrene; 1,2,6,7-Tetraoxopyrene; 1,2,6,7-Pyrenetetrone; 1,2,6,7-Tetraketopyrene; 1,2,6,7-Pyrenetetraone; 1,2,6,7-Tetraoxo-1,2,6,7-tetrahydropyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pyrene-4,5,9,10-Tetrone is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.