Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride

Names
Other names Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride, Pigment Red 224
Identifiers
CAS Registry Number	128-69-8
Properties
Chemical formula	C24H8O6
Molar mass	392.32
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride (PTCDA) is an organic compound used commercially as a precursor to pigments and dyes. It is generated by oxidative fusion of naphthalene dicarboxylic anhydride via naphthalimide. PTCDA reacts with amines to give a range of useful colorants.^[1][2]

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