Description

1,3-Dinitropyrene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative of significant interest in advanced materials and chemical research. Its unique nitro-substituted pyrene structure makes it a valuable intermediate and reference standard for analytical and synthetic applications. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial developers working in the fields of environmental analysis, materials science, and organic electronics.

Application

• Environmental Analysis: Used as a critical reference standard and analytical marker for the detection and quantification of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) in environmental samples, air particulates, and diesel exhaust.
• Chemical Research & Synthesis: Serves as a key synthetic intermediate or precursor for the development of more complex organic molecules, dyes, and functional materials.
• Toxicology & Mutagenicity Studies: Employed as a model compound in laboratory studies to investigate the biological activity, metabolic pathways, and mutagenic potential of nitro-PAHs.
• Materials Science: Investigated for potential applications in organic semiconductors, charge-transfer complexes, and other advanced electronic materials due to its electron-accepting properties.
• Calibration Standards: Supplied as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, and fluorescence detectors.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dinitropyrene
CAS No.	75321-20-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	292.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-DNP; 1,3-Dinitropyrene; Pyrene, 1,3-dinitro-; NSC 406150; 1,3-Dinitro-1H-pyrene; 1,3-Dinitropyreno; 1,3-Dinitropyren
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dinitropyrene is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and propensity to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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