Description

Decacyclene is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of significant industrial and research interest, identified by CAS No. 191-48-0. This compound serves as a critical advanced material precursor and a model system for studying carbon-rich structures. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the organic electronics, specialty pigments, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality feedstocks.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Used in the synthesis of novel organic electronic materials for OLEDs, OFETs, and photovoltaic cells.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Acts as a key intermediate for producing high-performance, heat-stable colorants.
• Carbonaceous Material Research: Serves as a model compound for studying graphene formation, carbon nanotube nucleation, and other nanocarbon processes.
• Luminescent Materials: Utilized in the development of optical materials and sensors due to its specific fluorescence properties.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis to build complex, multi-ring aromatic structures for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) in environmental and analytical chemistry for PAH analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decacyclene
CAS No.	191-48-0
Molecular Formula	C36H16
Molecular Weight	448.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Decacyclene; 1,2:3,4:5,6:7,8:9,10-Pentakis(1,2-naphthylene)benzene; NSC 89284; Benzo[10]annulene derivative; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon C36H16; [5]Phenacene
EINECS	205-881-5

Quality Control

Our Decacyclene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom purity grades to meet specific research and industrial application requirements.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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