Description

1-Pyrenecarboxaldehyde is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its pyrene core, which provides excellent photophysical properties, and its aldehyde functional group, which offers a versatile handle for further chemical modification through condensation or coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, sensor development, and fluorescent probe sectors who require precise molecular components to engineer specific optical and electronic characteristics.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a key precursor or dopant material in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layers.
• Fluorescent Sensors and Probes: Serves as a core fluorophore for developing chemical sensors and biological imaging agents due to its strong fluorescence.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating conjugated polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Photovoltaic Research: Employed in the development of organic solar cells and photovoltaics as a component of the active layer.
• Liquid Crystals: Utilized as a rigid, planar building block in the design of novel liquid crystalline materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research, particularly in studies involving PAH chemistry and supramolecular assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyrenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	3029-19-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₀O
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formylpyrene; Pyrene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Pyrenealdehyde; 1-Pyrenecarbaldehyde; 1-Pyrenylcarboxaldehyde; NSC 404087
EINECS	221-185-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Pyrenecarboxaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to yellow-green crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	124 - 128 °C

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