Description

Terrylene is a high-purity organic chemical compound, also known as perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride, which serves as a critical intermediate and functional material. Its unique polycyclic aromatic structure provides exceptional photophysical and electronic properties, making it invaluable for advanced material synthesis. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the organic electronics, pigment, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key building block for n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs, OFETs, and organic photovoltaics.
• High-Performance Pigment Manufacturing: Core intermediate for synthesizing perylene-based red and violet pigments known for exceptional weatherfastness, heat stability, and color strength.
• Functional Dye Production: Used in the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and labels for analytical chemistry and biomedical imaging applications.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Additive: Imparts specific electronic or optical characteristics when incorporated into advanced polymer matrices or liquid crystal compositions.
• Research & Development: Serves as a fundamental compound in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic electronic materials and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Terrylene
CAS No.	188-72-7
Molecular Formula	C24H8O6
Molecular Weight	392.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride; PTCDA; Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride; 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride; Terrylene-3,4:9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride; Vat Red 23 (when used as pigment); CI 71130
EINECS	205-883-8

Quality Control

Our Terrylene is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO 9001 standards, and we support customer-specific qualification and audit requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark red powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Sulfated Ash	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.