Description

3-Nitroperylene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon derivative characterized by its nitro-functionalized perylene core structure. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate and functional building block in the synthesis of complex organic materials and dyes. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the organic electronics, specialty pigments, and advanced material science sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Used to develop high-performance, nitro-substituted perylene-based pigments and vat dyes with enhanced color fastness and spectral properties.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Serves as a starting material for creating nitro-perylene derivatives used as fluorescent tags and sensors in analytical chemistry and bio-imaging.
• Research Chemical: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying nitration reactions, photophysical properties, and the behavior of polycyclic aromatic compounds.
• Charge-Transfer Complexes: Utilized in the preparation of charge-transfer salts and complexes for exploratory material science applications.
• Photoconductive Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of photoconductive layers for xerography and other imaging technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitroperylene
CAS No.	20589-63-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	297.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Perylene, 3-nitro-; 3-Nitroperylene; NSC 403107; 1-Nitroperylene; 3-Nitro-perylene; 20589-63-3; Nitroperylene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitroperylene is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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