Description

1,8-Dinitropyrene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, recognized for its role as a key intermediate and reference standard in advanced chemical research and development. Its significance lies in its utility for studying nitrated PAHs, which are critical in environmental monitoring, toxicology, and materials science. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial laboratories focused on analytical method development, mutagenicity studies, and the synthesis of specialized organic materials.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified standard for the calibration and validation of analytical instruments (e.g., HPLC, GC-MS) in environmental and occupational health testing.
• Toxicological Research: Serves as a model compound in studies investigating the mutagenicity and carcinogenicity of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Nitro-PAHs).
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in the analysis of diesel exhaust particulates, urban air samples, and other complex matrices to quantify nitro-PAH contamination.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block for the preparation of more complex derivatives used in dyes, pigments, and advanced organic materials.
• Quality Control & Assurance: Utilized by chemical manufacturers and testing laboratories to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analytical results for nitro-PAH compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dinitropyrene
CAS No.	42397-65-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	292.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-DNP; Dinitropyrene; 1,8-Dinitropyrene; Pyrene, 1,8-dinitro-; NSC 406080; 1,8-Dinitro-pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,8-Dinitropyrene is manufactured and tested under a rigorous quality management system to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products are suitable for use as high-grade reference materials and research chemicals. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, analytical methods, and batch-specific results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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