Description

N,N'-Dioctyl-3,4,9,10-Perylenedicarboximide is a high-performance organic pigment and dye intermediate belonging to the perylene tetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) family. This compound matters for its exceptional chemical stability, intense coloration, and excellent lightfastness, making it a critical component in advanced material formulations. Industries requiring durable, high-performance pigments and organic semiconductors, such as automotive coatings, plastics, and electronics, rely on this material. Its specific properties are leveraged to enhance product longevity and performance under demanding conditions.

Application

• High-Performance Pigments: Used as a key intermediate for manufacturing vivid, weather-resistant red and maroon pigments for automotive paints, industrial coatings, and plastics.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as an n-type semiconductor material in the production of organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photodetectors.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Applications: Employed in the synthesis of dyes for tunable lasers and other photonic devices due to its strong fluorescence and photostability.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Functions as a colorant and alignment layer component in display technologies.
• Inkjet Inks: Provides superior color strength and durability in professional and industrial-grade printing inks.
• Advanced Material Research: Used in R&D for developing novel organic electronic materials, sensors, and light-harvesting systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Dioctyl-3,4,9,10-Perylenedicarboximide
CAS No.	78151-58-3
Molecular Formula	C46H58N2O4
Molecular Weight	702.97 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Dioctylperylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic diimide; Dioctyl-PTCDI; Perylene Diimide C8; PDI-C8; 3,4,9,10-Perylenedicarboximide, N,N'-dioctyl-; N,N'-Bis(octyl)perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxydiimide; Lumogen® F Red 305 (potential trade name reference)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N,N'-Dioctyl-3,4,9,10-Perylenedicarboximide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistent performance, and batch-to-batch reproducibility, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to maroon powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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