3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

Synonym(s):3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic 3,4:9,10-dianhydride;Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride;Pigment Red 224

CAS NO.：128-69-8
Empirical Formula: C24H8O6
Molecular Weight: 392.32
MDL number: MFCD00006916
EINECS: 204-905-3
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-08-08 17:45:00

3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride Structural

What is 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride?

Chemical properties

dark red powder

The Uses of 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is mainly used in air dried and baking enamels, epoxy, polyurethane and polyester based paints. It is also used in printing inks for bank and security documents.

What are the applications of Application

Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride is n n-channel organic semiconductor

General Description

Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) is a perylene derivative which forms highly crystalline films and dyes that can be used for a majority of electronic and opto-electronic applications. It provides a high electron mobility due to its low intermolecular distance which results in π-π conjugation.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

Melting point:	>300 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	477.07°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.3306 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.5200 (estimate)
Flash point:	>400°C
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	0.87g/l
form	Powder
Colour Index	71127
color	Dark red
PH	6-7 (1g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility	insoluble
Sensitive	Moisture Sensitive
λmax	470nm(lit.)
BRN	57831
CAS DataBase Reference	128-69-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride(128-69-8)
EPA Substance Registry System	Perylo[3,4-cd:9,10-c'd']dipyran-1,3,8,10-tetrone (128-69-8)

Safety information for 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.