Description

8-Decyloxypyrene-1,3,6-Trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt is a high-purity, water-soluble fluorescent dye derivative characterized by its pyrene core functionalized with a long alkyl chain and multiple sulfonate groups. This compound matters for its unique combination of strong fluorescence, surfactant-like properties, and excellent solubility in aqueous systems, making it a valuable functional material. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of advanced materials science, photochemistry, and analytical chemistry for developing sensors, probes, and functional coatings.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe and Sensor Development: Acts as a key building block for creating sensitive and selective fluorescent sensors for ions, biomolecules, or environmental analytes due to its tunable photophysical properties.
• Supramolecular and Polymer Chemistry: Used as a fluorescent monomer or additive to study self-assembly processes, polymer chain dynamics, and to label polymers for tracking and imaging.
• Surface Modification and Coatings: Employed to impart fluorescence and hydrophilic character to surfaces, useful in creating functional coatings, bio-interfaces, and diagnostic platforms.
• Photophysical and Electrochemical Studies: Serves as a standard or model compound in fundamental research on energy transfer, electron transfer, and excited-state dynamics.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Functions as a specialized intermediate for synthesizing novel fluorescent dyes and pigments with enhanced solubility and performance characteristics.
• Bioconjugation and Labeling: Its reactive sites can be utilized for conjugating to biomolecules like proteins or nucleic acids for fluorescence-based bioassays and imaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Decyloxypyrene-1,3,6-Trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt
CAS No.	110995-88-5
Molecular Formula	C28H31Na3O13S3
Molecular Weight	748.70 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyranine Octyl Ether; 1,3,6-Pyrenetrisulfonic Acid, 8-(Decyloxy)-, Trisodium Salt; Trisodium 8-Decyloxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonate; 8-n-Decyloxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt; HPTS Octyl Ether; Hydroxypyrene Trisulfonate Decyl Ether Sodium Salt; Fluorescent Surfactant Pyrene Derivative; APTS-10 (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 8-Decyloxypyrene-1,3,6-Trisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (UV-Vis, Fluorescence, NMR), and elemental analysis, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade specifications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to moisture or light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Fluorescence Properties	Characteristic emission spectrum provided
Solubility	Freely soluble in water, methanol

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