1. Chemical Identification
- Product Name: Pyrene
- CAS Number: 129-00-0
- Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₀
- Molecular Weight: 202.25 g/mol
- Chemical Category: Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH)
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
- Appearance: yellowish green crystalline soli, often exhibiting a blue fluorescence.
- Melting Point: 150°C - 152°C
- Boiling Point: 393°C - 404°C
- Density: 1.27 g/cm³
- Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in organic solvents such as benzene, toluene, carbon disulfide, ether, and hot ethanol.
- Flash Point: Not applicable (solid), but the dust cloud may be flammable.
- Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
3. Applications
- Chemical Synthesis: Intermediate for the synthesis of dyes, synthetic resins, and pesticides.
- Research: Used as a fluorescent probe in biochemical and environmental studies.
- Materials Science: Used in the manufacture of photoelectric materials and organic semiconductors.
