Description

1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene is a high-purity organic compound characterized by its extended conjugated system and four phenyl substituents. This structure makes it a valuable fluorescent material and organic intermediate for advanced research and specialty manufacturing. It is primarily sought by industries involved in organic electronics, photophysical research, and fine chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a dopant or host material in the emissive layer due to its efficient fluorescence properties.
• Laser Dyes and Fluorophores: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing advanced fluorescent dyes and probes for analytical chemistry and bio-imaging.
• Photophysical Studies: A standard compound in academic and industrial research for investigating energy transfer, exciton dynamics, and luminescence mechanisms.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Investigated as a component in the active layer of solar cells for its light-harvesting and charge transport characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for the preparation of more complex polyaromatic hydrocarbons and specialty chemicals.
• Scintillation Counters: Can be utilized as a wavelength shifter or primary fluor in radiation detection applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene
CAS No.	1450-63-1
Molecular Formula	C34H26
Molecular Weight	434.57 g/mol
Synonyms	TPBD; 1,1,4,4-Tetraphenylbuta-1,3-diene; Tetraphenylbutadiene; BTPB; 1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,4,4-tetraphenyl-; NSC 406924; 1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene
EINECS	215-905-8

Quality Control

Our 1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), and melting point determination, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and electronic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	200 - 205 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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