Description

3,9-Perylenedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized perylene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its rigid, planar aromatic structure and reactive carboxylic acid groups, enabling precise molecular engineering. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, pigments, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate for synthesizing n-type organic semiconductors, electron-transport materials, and non-fullerene acceptors used in organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• High-Performance Pigment & Dye Synthesis: Core structure for creating vivid, stable perylene-based red and maroon pigments and dyes with exceptional lightfastness and thermal stability for automotive coatings, plastics, and inks.
• Luminescent Material Development: Building block for perylene diimide (PDI) derivatives used in fluorescent sensors, bio-imaging agents, and light-emitting materials due to their high quantum yield and photostability.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Nanostructures: Facilitates the creation of self-assembling structures, such as nanowires and gels, through hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions of the dicarboxylic acid groups.
• Polymer & Polyimide Modification: Used to incorporate perylene units into polymer backbones to enhance thermal stability, mechanical properties, and electronic characteristics of high-performance engineering plastics.
• Research & Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel conjugated systems and functional organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,9-Perylenedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6364-19-8
Molecular Formula	C24H12O4
Molecular Weight	364.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Perylene-3,9-dicarboxylic Acid; 3,9-Perylenebiscarboxylic Acid; 3,9-Perylene Dicarboxylic Acid; NSC 403108; Perylene-3,9-dicarboxylate; 3,9-PDA; 3,9-Perylenedicarboxylate; 1H,7H-Perylo[3,2,1-kl:6,5,4-k'l']diquinoline-3,9-dicarboxylic acid
EINECS	228-880-5

Quality Control

Our 3,9-Perylenedicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced material synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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