Description

Corannulene CAS NO 5821-51-2 is a distinctive polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its curved, bowl-shaped molecular geometry, which is a fragment of the fullerene C60 structure. This unique non-planar architecture imparts exceptional electronic and optical properties, making it a highly valuable building block in advanced materials science. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, nanotechnology, and supramolecular chemistry for creating novel functional materials.

Application

• Organic Electronics: A key precursor for synthesizing novel organic semiconductors, electron acceptors, and components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Nanotechnology: Serves as a fundamental curved π-system for constructing molecular receptors, capsules, and complex self-assembled nanostructures due to its concave-convex shape.
• Materials Science Research: Used as a model compound for studying curvature effects on aromaticity, electron transport, and the physicochemical properties of carbon nanomaterials.
• Catalysis: Explored as a ligand or support framework in catalysis, leveraging its unique electronic structure to influence catalytic activity and selectivity.
• Synthetic Chemistry: An important intermediate and target molecule for developing new synthetic methodologies toward curved polyarenes and fullerene fragments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Corannulene
CAS No.	5821-51-2
Molecular Formula	C20H10
Molecular Weight	250.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Corannulene; [5]Circulene; Dibenz[ghi,mno]fluoranthene; 1,2:5,6-Dibenzocorannulene; Bowl-shaped hydrocarbon; C20H10 (Corannulene); Buckybowl; Pentaindenocorannulene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Corannulene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

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). Due to its polycyclic aromatic nature, it should be kept away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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