Description

Rubicene CAS NO 197-61-5 is a high-purity polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) characterized by its distinctive planar, fused-ring structure. This compound is of significant commercial and research interest due to its excellent photophysical and electronic properties, making it a valuable organic semiconductor material. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D teams in the organic electronics, advanced materials science, and photonics sectors for developing next-generation devices.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a host or dopant material in emissive layers due to its efficient luminescence and charge transport characteristics.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs/Solar Cells): Employed as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer to enhance light absorption and power conversion efficiency.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Serves as a high-mobility p-type semiconductor channel material for flexible and printed electronics.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Acts as a key precursor or model compound in synthetic organic chemistry and materials research for studying PAH properties.
• Fluorescent Sensors & Probes: Utilized in the development of sensitive detection systems based on its strong and stable fluorescence.
• Laser Dyes & Nonlinear Optics: Applied in tunable dye lasers and optical limiting devices owing to its favorable excited-state properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rubicene
CAS No.	197-61-5
Molecular Formula	C26H14
Molecular Weight	326.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibenzo[ghi,pqr]perylene; Rubicene; 7,14-Diphenylnaphtho[2,3-a]coronene; Benzo[10,11]phenanthro[4',3':4,5]thieno[2,3-b]fluorene (alternative ring system naming); NSC 89287; 197-61-5; Rubicen; Rubicène
EINECS	205-931-5

Quality Control

Our Rubicene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	315 - 320 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.