Description

1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid Hydrate is a functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, serving as a key intermediate and building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in the unique photophysical and electrochemical properties imparted by the pyrene moiety, combined with the reactivity of the sulfonic acid group. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, sensor development, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Used as a precursor for developing sensitive fluorescent probes and markers for biological imaging and chemical sensing.
• Electron-Transport Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and electron-transport layers in OLEDs and other optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce sulfonic acid groups and aromatic character into polymers, enhancing properties like conductivity, solubility, or thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption or emission characteristics.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify surfaces (e.g., carbon nanotubes, graphene) to improve dispersion in aqueous systems or introduce specific chemical functionality.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new materials for energy storage, catalysis, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid Hydrate
CAS No.	654055-00-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₀O₃S·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	282.31 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Pyrene-1-sulfonic Acid Hydrate; 1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid Monohydrate; Pyrenesulfonic Acid; 1-Pyrenesulphonic Acid; Pyrene-1-sulphonic Acid; 1-Sulfopyrene Hydrate; NSC 163208
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Quality Control

Our 1-Pyrenesulfonic Acid Hydrate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brownish powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, methanol, DMF

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