Description

(1E,3E)-1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of stilbene derivatives, characterized by its extended conjugated system and four phenyl substituents. This compound is valued for its excellent fluorescence properties and its role as a key intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, organic electronics, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel materials and conducting photophysical studies.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core building block or dopant material in the emissive layer due to its efficient fluorescence and charge-transport characteristics.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Used in the development of chemical and biological sensors, leveraging its sensitive photophysical response to environmental changes.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Brighteners: Acts as an active medium in dye lasers or as a brightening agent in high-value applications requiring specific emission wavelengths.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A crucial intermediate for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and for fundamental studies in photochemistry and material science.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Additives: Incorporated to modify the optical or electronic properties of advanced polymeric and liquid crystalline materials.
• Photon Upconversion Systems: Explored as a sensitizer or annihilator in triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion for solar energy and bio-imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1E,3E)-1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene
CAS No.	1608-10-2
Molecular Formula	C34H26
Molecular Weight	434.57 g/mol
Synonyms	TPB; Tetraphenylbutadiene; 1,1',4',1''-Terphenyl-4,4''-diyl)diethene; (E,E)-1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene; trans,trans-1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1,2,3,4-tetraphenyl-, (1E,3E)-; NSC 61799
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Quality Control

Our (1E,3E)-1,2,3,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-Butadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	198 - 202 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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