Description

1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, serving as a critical building block and fluorescent probe in advanced material science and analytical chemistry. Its value lies in the unique combination of the pyrene fluorophore's properties with the water-solubility and reactivity imparted by the sulfonic acid group. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of electrochemical sensors, polymer modification, and fluorescence spectroscopy, where precise molecular design is paramount.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Used as a water-soluble fluorescent tag or probe in biochemical assays and environmental sensing due to its strong emission and sensitivity to microenvironmental changes.
• Electrochemical Sensor Development: Serves as a key component in modifying electrode surfaces for the detection of specific analytes, leveraging its electroactive and anchoring properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or dopant to introduce sulfonic acid groups and fluorescence into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, ion conductivity, or enabling self-reporting materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the pyrene core contributes to color fastness and unique optical characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Utilized as a standard or reference compound in chromatographic (HPLC) and spectroscopic methods for calibration and method development.
• Surface Modification Agent: Applied to modify the surface properties of nanomaterials (e.g., carbon nanotubes, graphene) to improve dispersion in aqueous systems and facilitate further functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid
CAS No.	26651-23-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₀O₃S
Molecular Weight	282.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene-1-sulfonic Acid; 1-Pyrenesulphonic Acid; Pyrenesulfonic Acid; Pyrene-1-sulphonic Acid; 1-Pyrenylsulfonic Acid; 1-Sulfopyrene; NSC 89284; Pyrenesulfonate
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Quality Control

Our 1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant ISO and GMP guidelines where required, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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