Description

1,3,6,8-Tetranitropyrene is a high-purity, polynitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, identified by CAS NO 28767-61-5. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers specializing in energetic materials, specialty dyes, and advanced polymer systems.

Application

• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key precursor or model compound in the development and study of high-performance explosives and propellants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile nitrated building block for creating complex polycyclic structures in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for environmental analysis, particularly in the detection and quantification of nitrated PAHs (nitro-PAHs) in complex matrices.
• Materials Science: Investigated for potential application in the development of specialty dyes, pigments, and electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic structure.
• Environmental & Toxicological Studies: Employed as a standard in research focused on the fate, transport, and toxicology of nitro-PAH pollutants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6,8-Tetranitropyrene
CAS No.	28767-61-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₆N₄O₈
Molecular Weight	382.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene, 1,3,6,8-tetranitro-; 1,3,6,8-TNP; Tetranitropyrene; NSC 83688; 1,3,6,8-Tetranitropyrene; 1,3,6,8-Tetranitro-pyrene
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,6,8-Tetranitropyrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

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.