Compound Q&A
How is Tetrasodium 1,3,6,8-pyrenetetrasulfonate (CAS: 59572-10-0) typically synthesized?
Answer
Tetrasodium 1,3,6,8-pyrenetetrasulfonate is typically synthesized by the sulfonation of pyrene followed by the reaction with sodium hydroxide. Commonly, this involves the sulfonation of pyrene with concentrated sulfur trioxide (SO3), followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide to form the tetrasodium salt. The reaction yields a product with high selectivity and good yield under appropriate conditions.
About
CAS No
59572-10-0
English Name
Tetrasodium 1,3,6,8-pyrenetetrasulfonate
Molecular Formula
C16H6Na4O12S4
Molecular Weight
610.4 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC2=C3C(=C(C=C2S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-])C=CC4=C(C=C(C1=C43)S(=O)(=O)[O-])S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+].[Na+]
InChIKey
UZBIRLJMURQVMX-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Last Updated: 2025-09-13 09:53
