Perylene, 98+%

Description

CAS: 198-55-0 | C20H12 | 252.316 g/mol

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 198-55-0
• Molecular Formula: C20H12
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 252.316
• MDL Number: MFCD00004142
• InChI Key: CSHWQDPOILHKBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: peri-dinaphthalene, perilene, dibenz de,kl anthracene, alpha-perylene, perylen, unii-5qd5427un7, ccris 1231, perylen-1-yl, perylen-2-yl
• PubChem CID: 9142
• ChEBI: CHEBI:29861
• IUPAC Name: perylene
• SMILES: C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C4=CC=CC5=C4C(=CC=C5)C3=CC=C2

• Melting Point: 276°C to 280°C
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1911335
• Merck Index: 14,7184
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chloroform,carbon disulfide and benzene. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 252.32
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Perylene

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	205-900-9
RTECSNumber	SE3794000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only