Pyrene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Pyrene and its derivatives are used commercially to make dyes and dye precursors, for example pyranine and naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic acid. It is used as a probe to determine solvent environments and fluorescence spectroscopy.

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Applications
Pyrene and its derivatives are used commercially to make dyes and dye precursors, for example pyranine and naphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic acid. It is used as a probe to determine solvent environments and fluorescence spectroscopy.

Solubility
Soluble in toluene. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible materials are oxidizing agents. Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 129-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C16H10
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 202.256
• MDL Number: MFCD00004136
• InChI Key: BBEAQIROQSPTKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benzo def phenanthrene, pyren, beta-pyrene, .beta.-pyrene, pyren german, unii-9e0t7wfw93, ccris 1256, pyrene def phenanthrene, coal tar pitch volatiles:pyrene
• PubChem CID: 31423
• ChEBI: CHEBI:39106
• IUPAC Name: pyrene
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C=CC4=CC=CC(=C43)C=C2

• Melting Point: 148°C to 152°C
• Density: 1.271
• Boiling Point: 393°C
• Flash Point: 208°C (406°F)
• Quantity: 100 g
• Beilstein: 1307225
• Merck Index: 14,7963
• Solubility Information: Soluble in toluene. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 202.26
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Pyrene

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H336-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P260-P271-P304+P340-P312-P314-P501c
DOTInformation	Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber	204-927-3
RTECSNumber	UR2450000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only