Description

3-Bromoperylene is a high-purity, functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced materials chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a versatile precursor for the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis, where precise molecular modification is required to tune material properties.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A key precursor for creating n-type or ambipolar organic semiconductors used in OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors) and OLEDs (Organic Light-Emitting Diodes).
• Photovoltaic Materials: Used in the development of electron-accepting materials or as a functional unit in donor-acceptor polymers for organic solar cells.
• Fluorescent Dyes & Pigments: Serves as a core structure for synthesizing novel perylene-based dyes with specific emission properties for sensors and imaging.
• Liquid Crystal & Discotic Materials: Functionalization point for creating perylene derivatives with mesogenic properties for electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new PAH-based molecules and supramolecular chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymers to enhance electronic properties, thermal stability, or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromoperylene
CAS No.	23683-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₁Br
Molecular Weight	331.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromoperylene; Perylene, 3-bromo-; 3-Bromo-perylene; 3-Monobromoperylene; NSC 163082; 1-Bromoperylene (common misnomer); 23683-68-3 (CAS Registry Number)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromoperylene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D processes.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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