Description

Pyrene-4,5-Quinone is a high-purity, polycyclic quinone derivative of significant interest in advanced materials and organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block and functional intermediate due to its unique electronic and structural properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, dye and pigment chemistry, and as a precursor for specialized ligands and catalysts.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: A key precursor for the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Used in the development of novel quinone-based dyes, pigments, and photochromic materials.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a versatile ligand for constructing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes with catalytic or sensing properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific redox-active or conductive characteristics.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in spectroscopic studies and electrochemical analysis.
• Photoredox Catalysis: Investigated for its potential role as a photocatalyst or sensitizer in light-mediated chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pyrene-4,5-Quinone
CAS No.	6217-22-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	232.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Pyrenedione; Pyrene-4,5-dione; 4,5-Dioxopyrene; Benzo[ghi]fluoranthene-4,5-dione; 1H-Cyclopenta[cd]pyrene-4,5-dione; 4,5-Pyrenequinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Pyrene-4,5-Quinone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and melting point determination, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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