Description

Dinitropyrene CAS NO 78432-19-6 is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, specifically a nitrated pyrene compound. This specialized chemical is critical for advanced research and development in material science and analytical chemistry. It serves as a key intermediate and reference standard for scientists and engineers in the environmental monitoring, combustion research, and organic electronics sectors.

Application

• Environmental Research & Analysis: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) and analytical standard for the detection and quantification of nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Nitro-PAHs) in air particulate matter, diesel exhaust, and soil samples.
• Combustion & Fuel Science: Acts as a model compound in studies investigating the formation mechanisms and mutagenic properties of nitroarenes produced during incomplete combustion processes.
• Toxicology & Safety Assessment: Employed in laboratory studies to evaluate the metabolic pathways, genotoxicity, and carcinogenic potential of nitro-PAHs for occupational and environmental health risk assessments.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a functionalized precursor or dopant in the development of novel organic electronic materials, leveraging its electron-accepting nitro groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aromatic compounds for pharmaceutical or advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dinitropyrene
CAS No.	78432-19-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₈N₂O₄
Molecular Weight	292.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dinitropyrene; 1,3-DNP; DNP; Pyrene, 1,3-dinitro-; 1,3-Dinitropyreno; Nitrated pyrene derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dinitropyrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under subdued lighting conditions where practical.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown 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%

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