Perylene - 97% , CAS No.198-55-0

CAS: 198-55-0 Cat. No.: P683696 Formula: C20H12 Molecular Weight: 252.31 Beilstein Registry Number: 1911335 EC Number: 205-900-9
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GRADE & PURITY ≥97%
Synonyms
Dibenz[de,kl]anthracene | Peri-dinaphthalene
Storage
Argon charged,Room temperature
Shipped In
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Size
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Why this grade

97% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Quality documents

SDS, COA, datasheet, and spec sheet available for download. Lot-specific COA accessible via lot number lookup.

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Literature proof

Cited in 43 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Overview

The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon perylene is a hydrophobic fluorescent probe. It is highly photostable and displays blue fluorescence. Perylene is used as a dye for spectroscopic studies
Perylene has been used as a standard along with a mixture of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to determine the spatial distribution and sources of PAHs in surface sediments of rivers

Specifications

Synonyms
Dibenz[de,kl]anthracene | Peri-dinaphthalene
Specifications & Purity
97%
Storage
Argon charged,Room temperature
Shipped In
Normal
Purity
≥97%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid
Canonical Smiles
C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C4=CC=CC5=C4C(=CC=C5)C3=CC=C2
IUPAC Name
perylene
InChIKey
CSHWQDPOILHKBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI
1S/C20H12/c1-5-13-6-2-11-17-18-12-4-8-14-7-3-10-16(20(14)18)15(9-1)19(13)17/h1-12H
Isomeric SMILES
C1=CC2=C3C(=C1)C4=CC=CC5=C4C(=CC=C5)C3=CC=C2
WGK Germany
3
RTECS
SE3794000
UN Number
2811
Molecular Weight
252.31
Beilstein
1911335
Reaxy-Rn
1911335
Reaxys-RN_link_address
https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1911335&ln=

Documentation

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Advanced Data

Taxonomic Classification

Taxonomy Tree

KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassBenzenoids
ClassPhenanthrenes and derivatives
SubclassNot available
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentPhenanthrenes and derivatives
Alternative Parents Anthracenes  Aromatic hydrocarbons  Polycyclic hydrocarbons  Unsaturated hydrocarbons  
Molecular FrameworkAromatic homopolycyclic compounds
Substituents Phenanthrene - Anthracene - Aromatic hydrocarbon - Polycyclic hydrocarbon - Unsaturated hydrocarbon - Hydrocarbon - Aromatic homopolycyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenanthrenes and derivatives. These are polycyclic compounds containing a phenanthrene moiety, which is a tricyclic aromatic compound with three non-linearly fused benzene.
External Descriptors ortho- and peri-fused polycyclic arene - perylenes
3D Structure
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Mechanisms of Action
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10 results found

Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
H2625074Certificate of AnalysisSep 01, 2026 P683696
C2605669Certificate of AnalysisMar 12, 2026 P683696
C2610317Certificate of AnalysisMar 12, 2026 P683696
C2610318Certificate of AnalysisMar 12, 2026 P683696
A2509077Certificate of AnalysisDec 23, 2024 P683696
L2416738Certificate of AnalysisDec 23, 2024 P683696
L2402566Certificate of AnalysisDec 09, 2024 P683696
L2402567Certificate of AnalysisDec 09, 2024 P683696
F2418054Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2024 P683696
F2418055Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2024 P683696
Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in chloroform, carbon disulfide and benzene. Slightly soluble in alcohol and ethyl ether. Insoluble in water.
SensitivityAir Sensitive
x_melt_point_char277-280°C
Molecular Weight252.300 g/mol
XLogP35.800
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count0
Rotatable Bond Count0
Exact Mass252.094 Da
Monoisotopic Mass252.094 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area0.000 Ų
Heavy Atom Count20
Formal Charge0
Complexity304.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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