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Pyrene, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AAL0816222
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100 g

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
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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

RUO – Research Use Only

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