1-(1-PYRENYL)ETHANOL

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.

1-(1-Pyrenyl)ethanol is used in the synthesis of colorimetric and fluorescent ratiometric mercury sensors. This is applicable to the the quantification of transition metals in the environment as well as biological systems.