Description

2-Fluorobenzo(A,I)Pyrene is a high-purity fluorinated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate for research and development. Its value lies in providing a structurally defined, functionalized PAH scaffold essential for probing reaction mechanisms and material properties. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process development chemists in the fields of organic electronics, materials science, and analytical chemistry, where it is used to study photophysical behaviors and as a reference standard.

Application

• Advanced Organic Electronic Materials Research: Used as a key building block or dopant in the development of novel organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Fluorescent Probe and Sensor Development: Serves as a core fluorophore structure for creating sensitive chemical or biological sensors due to its modified photophysical properties.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) in environmental, forensic, and industrial analysis for the quantification of PAH derivatives.
• Mechanistic Studies in Organic Synthesis: Acts as a model substrate to investigate fluorination effects on aromatic systems and PAH reactivity.
• Photochemistry and Photophysics Research: Utilized to study the impact of fluorine substitution on absorption, emission, and excited-state dynamics of complex aromatics.
• Polymer Science: Investigated as a monomer or additive for creating specialized polymers with unique optical or electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobenzo(A,I)Pyrene
CAS No.	73368-38-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₁₁F
Molecular Weight	282.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorobenzo[a,i]pyrene; 2-F-BaIP; 2-Fluoro-BaP; Benzo[a,i]pyrene, 2-fluoro-; 2-Fluorobenzo(1,2)pyreno(4,5-bcd)thiophene (related structural naming); Fluorinated Benzo(a,i)pyrene; 2-F-Benzo(a,i)pyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluorobenzo(A,I)Pyrene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.