Description

1-Pyrenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its functional carboxylic acid group, which enables precise chemical modifications and integration into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and fluorescent labeling.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate for synthesizing n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Synthesis: Used to create highly stable, pyrene-based fluorescent tags and sensors for biological imaging and chemical detection.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or side-chain modifier to introduce rigid, planar pyrene units into polymers and liquid crystalline materials, enhancing their electronic and optical properties.
• Coordination Chemistry & MOF Construction: Serves as a versatile ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes due to its rigid structure and carboxylic acid functionality.
• Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new photophysical properties and developing novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyrenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	19694-02-1
Molecular Formula	C17H10O2
Molecular Weight	246.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxypyrene; 1-Pyrenecarboxylic Acid; Pyrene-1-carboxylic acid; Pyrenecarboxylic acid; 1-Pyrenecarboxylic acid; 1-Pyrenecarboxylic acid (9CI); 1-Pyrenecarboxylic acid (ACD/Name 4.0)
EINECS	243-212-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Pyrenecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	~265-270 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %

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