Description

1-Pyrenebutylamine is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced material science and life sciences research. Its value lies in the combination of the pyrene fluorophore's excellent photophysical properties with a reactive primary amine handle, enabling covalent conjugation and surface functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, sensor development, and bioconjugation, where precise molecular engineering is required.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Used as a precursor for synthesizing highly stable, bright fluorescent labels for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in diagnostic assays and cellular imaging.
• Organic Semiconductor Materials: Acts as a functional dopant or side-chain modifier in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Sensor Fabrication: Employed to create sensitive layers in optochemical sensors for detecting gases, metals, or specific anions due to pyrene's environment-sensitive fluorescence.
• Surface Modification & Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs): The amine group allows for grafting onto various surfaces (glass, metals, polymers) to create functionalized interfaces with tailored wettability or reactivity.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Synthesis: Serves as a core or branching unit in the synthesis of fluorescent polymers and dendrimers for advanced material applications.
• Research & Development: A key intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new photophysical phenomena and creating novel functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyrenebutylamine
CAS No.	205488-15-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₉N
Molecular Weight	273.37 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Pyrenyl)butylamine; 4-(Pyren-1-yl)butan-1-amine; 1-Pyrenebutanamine; N-(4-Aminobutyl)pyrene; Pyrene-1-butylamine; 1-(4-Aminobutyl)pyrene; 1-Pyrenebutylamine hydrochloride (salt form); Pyrenebutylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Pyrenebutylamine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We ensure compliance with relevant standards for fine chemicals and can support customer-specific quality agreements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

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
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 1.0%

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