Description

1-(3-Nitropyren-1-Yl)Ethanone is a high-purity, specialized nitro-substituted polycyclic aromatic ketone of significant interest in advanced chemical research and development. This compound serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and a valuable reference standard for analytical and photochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, material science, and environmental analysis, where precise molecular structures are required.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: A key building block for synthesizing novel nitro-PAH derivatives with potential applications in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photoconductive materials.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used for the calibration of analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS) and as a standard in the quantification and identification of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Nitro-PAHs) in environmental samples.
• Photochemistry & Photophysics Studies: Employed in research investigating the photostability, fluorescence quenching, and excited-state properties of nitroaromatic compounds.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the development of dyes, pigments, and other functional materials requiring a nitropyrene core structure.
• Toxicological & Environmental Research: Serves as a model compound for studying the formation, fate, and biological activity of nitro-PAHs, which are environmental pollutants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3-Nitropyren-1-Yl)Ethanone
CAS No.	161334-04-9
Molecular Formula	C18H11NO3
Molecular Weight	289.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Acetyl-3-nitropyrene; 3-Nitro-1-acetylpyrene; 1-(3-Nitropyren-1-yl)ethan-1-one; Ethanone, 1-(3-nitropyren-1-yl)-; 3-Nitro-1-pyrenyl methyl ketone; 1-Pyrenyl 3-nitro methyl ketone; 3-Nitro-1-acetylpyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3-Nitropyren-1-Yl)Ethanone is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to light during handling and storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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