Description

Quaterrylene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compound, identified by CAS No. 188-73-8. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique photophysical properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science and electronics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the organic semiconductor, photovoltaics, and specialty dye industries for developing next-generation optoelectronic devices.

Application

• Organic Electronics: As a key building block or dopant in the fabrication of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Photovoltaic Research: Utilized as an electron acceptor or donor material in the active layer of organic solar cells (OPVs) and perovskite solar cells.
• Laser Dyes & Fluorescent Probes: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing near-infrared (NIR) laser dyes and high-performance fluorescent tags for bio-imaging.
• Advanced Pigments: Used in the development of high-stability, intense colorants for specialized coatings and plastics.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate or precursor in the synthesis of complex polyaromatic systems and carbon nanomaterials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research on charge transport, energy transfer, and the photophysics of conjugated molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Quaterrylene
CAS No.	188-73-8
Molecular Formula	C40H20
Molecular Weight	500.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Quaterrylene; 2,3,10,11-Tetrabenzoperylene; Dibenzol[cd,lm]perylene; Quaterryl; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12-Tetrabenzoperylene; Quaterrylene (PAH); Tetrabenzoperylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Quaterrylene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific analytical data.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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