Pyrene is a fluorescent hydrocarbon which emits in blue region. This is a maleimide derivative of pyrenebutyric acid which reacts with thiols.
Pyrene is a useful proximity probe because two pyrene residues close to each other exhibit strong excimer fluorescence.
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General properties
Appearance:
off white solid
Mass spec M+ increment:
410.2
Molecular weight:
410.46
Molecular formula:
C26H22N2O3
Solubility:
well soluble in chlorinated organic solvents
Quality control:
NMR 1H, HPLC-MS (95%)
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. Desiccate.