Description

3-Perylenecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced material synthesis. Its unique conjugated structure and carboxylic acid functionality make it an essential precursor for creating dyes, pigments, and organic semiconductors. This product is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the organic electronics, specialty chemicals, and high-performance pigment industries.

Application

• Organic Electronics: Key precursor for n-type organic semiconductors, electron-transport materials, and active layers in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Functional Dyes & Pigments: Used in the synthesis of perylene-based dyes and pigments known for exceptional lightfastness, thermal stability, and vivid colors for automotive coatings, plastics, and inks.
• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Serves as a core structure for developing fluorescent markers, chemosensors, and bio-imaging agents due to its strong fluorescence and photostability.
• Liquid Crystals: Acts as a mesogenic component in the development of discotic liquid crystals for electronic applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or additive to impart specific electronic or optical properties to polymers and advanced composite materials.
• Research & Development: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial research for exploring new organic electronic materials and photophysical phenomena.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Perylenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	7350-88-1
Molecular Formula	C21H12O2
Molecular Weight	296.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Perylene-3-carboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxyperylene; Perylene-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Perylenecarboxylic acid; NSC 407349; 1H-Benz[de]anthracene-7-carboxylic acid, 3,4,9,10-tetrahydro-; 3,4,9,10-Tetrahydro-1H-benz[de]anthracene-7-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Perylenecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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