Description

1-(Azidomethyl)Pyrene is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically engineered for advanced materials research and synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique azide functional group, which enables efficient "click chemistry" reactions, particularly Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer science, and bioconjugation, where precise molecular tagging and cross-linking are required.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for creating pyrene-based fluorescent labels and sensors used in bioimaging and material science.
• Polymer Functionalization: Utilized in "click chemistry" to introduce pyrene moieties into polymer backbones or surfaces, modifying optical, electronic, or mechanical properties.
• Surface Modification & Coating: Enables the covalent attachment of pyrene groups to various substrates (e.g., nanoparticles, graphene, electrodes) for creating functionalized surfaces.
• Molecular Electronics: Serves as a building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors, charge transport materials, and components for OLEDs or OFETs.
• Bioconjugation Linker: Used to attach pyrene fluorophores or other payloads to biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) for diagnostic and research applications.
• Cross-linking Agent: Employed in the synthesis of novel cross-linked networks for hydrogels, resins, or advanced composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Azidomethyl)Pyrene
CAS No.	1006061-57-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₁N₃
Molecular Weight	257.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Azidomethyl)pyrene; Pyrene-1-methylene azide; 1-Azidomethylpyrene; Azidomethylpyrene; 1-Pyrenylmethyl azide; (Pyren-1-ylmethyl) azide; 1-(Azidomethyl)pyrene, 95%
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Azidomethyl)Pyrene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the presence of the azide functional group, avoid exposure to strong heat, shock, or friction. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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