Description

4-Pyrenyloxirane is a high-value, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative featuring an oxirane (epoxide) functional group. This compound is a critical synthetic intermediate, prized for its ability to introduce the pyrene moiety into more complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the advanced materials, organic electronics, and pharmaceutical research sectors who require precise functionalization for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Advanced Material Synthesis: A key precursor for creating functionalized pyrene-based molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and other electronic materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biological probes.
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: Used to synthesize novel fluorescent markers, chemosensors, and labeling agents due to the inherent photophysical properties of the pyrene core.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Functionalization: Enables the covalent attachment of pyrene units to polymer backbones or dendritic structures to modify physical, optical, or electronic properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploratory research in organic synthesis and materials science across global laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Pyrenyloxirane
CAS No.	73529-24-5
Molecular Formula	C18H12O
Molecular Weight	244.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,2-Epoxyethyl)pyrene; 1-(Oxiran-2-yl)pyrene; 2-(Pyren-4-yl)oxirane; Pyrene-4-yloxirane; 4-Vinylpyrene epoxide; 4-(2-Oxiranyl)pyrene; Epoxyethylpyrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Pyrenyloxirane is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential degradation.

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

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