Perylene, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Perylene, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Perylene, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Catalog number L03047.03
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS198-55-0
IUPAC Nameperylene
Molecular FormulaC20H12
InChI KeyCSHWQDPOILHKBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1=CC2=C3C(C=CC=C3C3=C4C(C=CC=C24)=CC=C3)=C1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)Yellow to orange to brown or orange-brown
Melting Point (clear melt)272-280?C
FormPowder
Assay (HPLC)≥98.0%
Perylene is used as a fluorescent and a chemiluminescent agent in the cytochemistry of membranes. It serves as a blue-emitting dopant material in organic light emitting diodes. It finds application as an organic photoconductor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Perylene is used as a fluorescent and a chemiluminescent agent in the cytochemistry of membranes. It serves as a blue-emitting dopant material in organic light emitting diodes. It finds application as an organic photoconductor.

Solubility
Soluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide and benzene. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Fluorescent and chemiluminescent agent: Anal. Chim. Acta, 97, 21 (1978).
  2. Ali, S.; Bae, J.; Lee, C. H.; Choi, K. H.; Doh, Y. H. Flexible and passive photo sensor based on perylene/graphene composite. Sens. Actuators, B. 2015, 220, 165-173.
  3. Dahan, E.; Sundararajan, P. R. Polymer compatibilized self-assembling perylene derivative. Eur. Polym. J. 2015, 65, 4-14.