Description

4-Pyreneacetic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a pyrene fluorophore core linked to an acetic acid functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate for the synthesis of advanced materials and fluorescent probes. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photochemistry, and analytical chemistry. The compound is supplied under strict quality control to ensure consistency for sensitive applications.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating fluorescent labels, sensors, and tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaic cells, and field-effect transistors (OFETs) due to its conjugated pyrene system.
• Polymer Functionalization: Acts as a monomer or grafting agent to introduce fluorescent or charge-transporting properties into polymers and dendrimers.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Employed in the construction of host-guest complexes and molecular sensors that leverage pyrene's stacking interactions and photophysical behavior.
• Chemical Research: Used as a standard or intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new photophysical phenomena and reaction pathways.
• Surface Modification: The carboxylic acid group allows for covalent attachment to surfaces, nanoparticles, or other substrates to create functionalized interfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Pyreneacetic Acid
CAS No.	22245-55-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	260.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene-4-acetic Acid; 4-(Carboxymethyl)pyrene; 1-Pyreneacetic Acid (common numbering); 4-Pyrenylacetic Acid; Pyren-4-yl-acetic acid; (Pyren-4-yl)acetic acid; 4-Pyrene Acetic Acid; 22245-55-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyreneacetic Acid is manufactured under a quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for research and industrial use. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical data, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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