Description

N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,8-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic Diimide is a high-purity, functional organic compound belonging to the naphthalene diimide family, valued for its excellent electron-accepting properties and thermal stability. This material is critical for advanced material science and electronics applications where precise molecular structure and consistent performance are paramount. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the organic semiconductor, photovoltaics, and specialty pigment industries.

Application

• As a key n-type semiconductor material in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• As an electron-transport layer (ETL) or acceptor material in perovskite solar cells and other next-generation photovoltaic devices.
• In the synthesis of high-performance, color-fast organic pigments and dyes for specialized coatings and plastics.
• As a functional building block for supramolecular chemistry and the development of organic frameworks.
• Utilized in electroluminescent materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• As a charge-generation material in photocopiers and laser printers.
• In advanced lithium-ion battery research as a component of conductive binders or electrode materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,8-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic Diimide
CAS No.	20958-66-1
Molecular Formula	C18H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	318.28 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4,5,8-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic Acid N,N'-Dimethyldiimide; N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,8-naphthalenetetracarboxydiimide; N,N'-Dimethylnaphthalene-1,4,5,8-tetracarboxylic Diimide; N,N'-Dimethyl-NTCDI; Dimethyl NTCDI; NTCDI-DM; 1,4,5,8-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic Dimethylimide; N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,8-naphthalenediimide
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Quality Control

Our N,N'-Dimethyl-1,4,5,8-Naphthalenetetracarboxylic Diimide is manufactured under strict process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is analyzed with advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

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). The product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be kept under inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	> 300 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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