Description

[5,5'-Bi-1H-Isoindole]-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-Tetrone is a high-purity organic chemical building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the development of functional dyes, pigments, and specialized polymers with unique optical and electronic properties. Industrial researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, specialty chemical, and advanced material sectors require this precise intermediate to drive innovation in their product development pipelines.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: A key precursor for the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials used in OLEDs and OFETs.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Serves as a core structure for creating high-performance pigments with excellent stability and colorfastness.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of polyimides and other high-performance, heat-resistant polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the research and development of complex heterocyclic compounds for potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating ligand precursor for the formation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be utilized as a derivatization agent or a standard for chromatographic analysis in research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	[5,5'-Bi-1H-Isoindole]-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-Tetrone
CAS No.	14074-63-6
Molecular Formula	C16H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	290.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-Tetrone, [5,5'-Bi-1H-isoindole]-; 5,5'-Biisoindole-1,1',3,3'-tetrone; N,N'-(5,5'-Bi-1,3-dihydro-2H-isoindole-1,3-diylidene)diphthalimide; Perylene tetracarboxylic diimide derivative (precursor); PTCDI derivative; PTCDA analogue; Isoindole-1,3-dione, 5,5'-bi-1H-; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our [5,5'-Bi-1H-Isoindole]-1,1',3,3'(2H,2'H)-Tetrone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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