Pyranine

Pyranine is a hydrophilic, pH-sensitive fluorescent dye from the group of chemicals known as arylsulfonates.[1][2] Pyranine is soluble in water and has applications as a coloring agent, biological stain, optical detecting reagent, and a pH indicator.[3][4] One example would be the measurement of intracellular pH.[5] Pyranine is also found in yellow highlighters, giving them their characteristic fluorescence and bright yellow-green colour. It is also found in some types of soap.[6]

Pyranine
Names
IUPAC name
Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonate
Other names
8-Hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulfonic acid; Solvent Green 7; HPTS; Sulfonated hydroxy pyrene trisodium salt
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.026.166
EC Number
  • 228-783-6
UNII
Properties
C16H7Na3O10S3
Molar mass 524.37 g·mol−1
Appearance Yellow-green crystalline powder
Soluble
Hazards
Main hazards XI
R-phrases (outdated) R36/37/38
S-phrases (outdated) S26-S36
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis

It is synthesized from pyrenetetrasulfonic acid and a solution of sodium hydroxide in water under reflux.[7] The trisodium salt crystallizes as yellow needles when adding an aqueous solution of sodium chloride.

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