Description

1-Chloropyrene is a high-purity, halogenated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced materials chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the pyrene moiety with a reactive chlorine handle, enabling further functionalization for custom synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, specialty dyes and pigments, and pharmaceutical research sectors who require precise molecular structures for developing novel functional materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Key intermediate in the synthesis of charge-transport materials, emitters, and other components for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Fluorescent Dye & Probe Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating pyrene-based fluorescent tags, sensors, and biological probes due to pyrene's strong fluorescence.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Modification: Used to functionalize polymers or mesogens to alter physical properties like solubility, thermal stability, or optical characteristics.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the construction of complex molecules in drug discovery programs.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The chlorine atom can be substituted to create ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Fundamental building block for developing new carbon-based nanomaterials and conductive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloropyrene
CAS No.	34244-14-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₉Cl
Molecular Weight	236.70 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloropyrene; Pyrene, 1-chloro-; Chloropyrene; Monochloropyrene; 1-Chloro-pyrene; NSC 89284; 1-Cl-Pyrene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloropyrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your R&D and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	115 - 120 °C

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