Description

1-Nitropyrene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a nitrated pyrene compound. This chemical is a critical reference standard and research material for environmental monitoring, toxicology studies, and analytical method development. It is primarily utilized by analytical laboratories, research institutions, and industrial R&D departments focused on air quality, combustion byproduct analysis, and mutagenicity research.

Application

• Environmental Analysis Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for the quantification of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Nitro-PAHs) in air particulate matter, diesel exhaust, and soil samples.
• Toxicology and Mutagenicity Research: Used as a model compound in studies investigating the metabolic activation, DNA adduct formation, and carcinogenic potential of nitroarenes.
• Analytical Method Development: Employed for calibrating and validating analytical instruments such as Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) for sensitive detection of trace environmental contaminants.
• Occupational Health and Safety: Acts as a benchmark in monitoring workplace exposure in industries involving combustion processes, such as foundries, aluminum production, and power generation.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in organic synthesis for the preparation of more complex PAH derivatives and for studying nitration reaction mechanisms.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC): Implemented in laboratory proficiency testing and internal quality control programs to ensure accuracy in environmental testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Nitropyrene
CAS No.	63021-86-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	247.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Nitropyrene; Nitropyrene; Pyrene, 1-nitro-; 1-NP; NSC 163044; 4-Nitropyrene (common misnomer); Nitro[1,2,3-cd]pyrene
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 1-Nitropyrene is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity by HPLC, identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods, and levels of key impurities. Our quality systems support compliance with relevant standards for analytical reference materials, ensuring reliability for your critical research and testing applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, minimize exposure to light during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	153 - 157 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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