Pyrene is one of the simplest polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Pyrene derivatives are known for their ability to intercalate dsDNA.
Pyrene possesses intrinsic fluorescence. When two pyrene residues are located in close proximity, excimer formation can be observed by fluorescence spectroscopy. Pyrene has been therefore used to probe structures of biomolecules.
Ethynylpyrene molecule contains terminal triple bond fragment for Click Chemistry, as well as other coupling reactions such as Sonogashira coupling.




General properties
Appearance: | light yellow solid |
Molecular weight: | 226.27 |
CAS number: | 34993-56-1 |
Molecular formula: | C18H10 |
Solubility: | good in chloroform, dichloromethane, toluene, low in water |
Quality control: | NMR 1H (95%) and 13C, TLC |
Storage conditions: | Storage: 24 months after receival at -20°C in the dark. Transportation: at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Avoid prolonged exposure to light. |
Spectral properties
Excitation maximum, nm: | 343; 326; 313; 276; 265; 242; 234 |
Emission maximum, nm: | 377; 397 |