Description

1,12-Perylenedione is a high-purity, specialized organic compound belonging to the perylene-based pigment and dye intermediate family. This chemical is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials and high-performance pigments. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the organic semiconductor, photovoltaics, and specialty colorant industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply for their formulations.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of n-type organic semiconductors for OFETs (Organic Field-Effect Transistors) and OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) devices.
• Perylene Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a fundamental starting material for manufacturing high-grade perylene tetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) and perylene red pigments, known for exceptional lightfastness and thermal stability.
• Photovoltaic Materials: Used in the development of electron-accepting materials and non-fullerene acceptors for next-generation organic solar cells.
• Laser Dyes and Fluorescent Probes: Employed in the production of dyes for tunable lasers and as a core structure for designing specific fluorescent sensors and markers.
• Advanced Material Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel π-conjugated systems, charge-transport materials, and supramolecular chemistry.
• Electrophotography and Printing: Used in the formulation of charge-generation materials (CGMs) for photocopiers and laser printers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,12-Perylenedione
CAS No.	5796-91-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	332.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,12-Perylenequinone; Perylene-1,12-dione; 1,12-Dioxoperylene; Perylenequinone; 1,12-Perylenequinone; Perylene-1,12-quinone; 1,12-Perylenequinone (Perylene-1,12-dione)
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Quality Control

Our 1,12-Perylenedione is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. A 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.