CAS 65954-42-9

1-Pyrenemethanol, α-methyl-

Description:

1-Pyrenemethanol, α-methyl- is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes a pyrene moiety—a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon—attached to a methanol group with a methyl substituent. This compound typically exhibits properties associated with both aromatic hydrocarbons and alcohols, such as hydrophobicity due to the pyrene structure and potential hydrogen bonding capabilities from the hydroxyl group. It is likely to be a solid at room temperature, given the stability of similar polycyclic aromatic compounds. The presence of the hydroxyl group suggests it may have moderate solubility in polar solvents, while its aromatic nature may confer fluorescence properties, making it of interest in various applications, including materials science and organic electronics. Additionally, the compound may participate in various chemical reactions typical of alcohols, such as oxidation or esterification. Safety data should be consulted for handling and potential toxicity, as with many organic compounds, especially those containing aromatic structures.

Formula: C₁₈H₁₄O

InChI: InChI=1S/C18H14O/c1-11(19)15-9-7-14-6-5-12-3-2-4-13-8-10-16(15)18(14)17(12)13/h2-11,19H,1H3

InChI key: InChIKey=LFCWFVPSUMBNQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C)(O)C1=C2C3=C4C(C=C2)=CC=CC4=CC=C3C=C1

Synonyms:

• 1-(1-Hydroxyethyl)pyrene
• 1-(1-Pyrenyl)Ethanol
• 1-Pyrenemethanol, Alpha-Methyl-
• 1-Pyrenemethanol, α-methyl-
• α-Methyl-1-pyrenemethanol
• 1-(Pyren-1-yl)ethanol

α-Methyl-1-pyrenemethanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 65954-42-9

Formula: C₁₈H₁₄O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 246.303

Ref: TR-M326785

α-Methyl-1-pyrenemethanol-d3

Controlled Product

CAS: 65954-42-9

Applications Labelled α-Methyl-1-pyrenemethanol is used in the synthesis of colorimetric and fluorescent ratiometric mercury sensors. This is applicable to the quantification of transition metals in the environment as well as biological systems.
References Weng, J. et al.: Tetra., 68, 3129 (2012);

Formula: C₁₈D₃H₁₁O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 249.322

Ref: TR-M326787