Description

1,4,6-Tribromopyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative specifically functionalized with bromine atoms at the 1, 4, and 6 positions. This compound matters as a versatile and critical organic intermediate, prized for its role in synthesizing advanced materials and facilitating complex molecular transformations. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the organic electronics, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise bromination patterns and high thermal stability.

Application

• As a key building block in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Utilized in pharmaceutical research for the preparation of complex molecular scaffolds via cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Serves as a precursor for the development of flame retardant additives and functional polymers.
• Acts as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and advanced optical materials.
• Employed in academic and industrial research as a standard or reagent in bromination and halogenation studies.
• Used in the synthesis of ligands for catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,6-Tribromopyrene
CAS No.	68519-97-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₇Br₃
Molecular Weight	438.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyrene, 1,4,6-tribromo-; 1,4,6-TBP; Tribromopyrene; NSC 83695; 1,4,6-Tribromopyrene; 1,4,6-Tris(bromanyl)pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4,6-Tribromopyrene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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