Description

3-Hexylthiophene is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of alkylated thiophenes, serving as a critical building block in advanced materials science. Its value lies in its role as a key monomer and intermediate for synthesizing conjugated polymers with tailored electronic properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, semiconductor, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A fundamental monomer for creating conjugated polymers like poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Photovoltaic Research & Development: Serves as a precursor for donor materials in bulk heterojunction solar cells, enabling research into next-generation renewable energy solutions.
• Conductive Polymer Production: Used to manufacture soluble, processable conductive polymers for applications in printed electronics, sensors, and electrochromic devices.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a versatile synthon in organic synthesis for creating more complex thiophene-based molecules and functional materials.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D to study structure-property relationships in π-conjugated systems and develop novel electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hexylthiophene
CAS No.	1693-86-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16S
Molecular Weight	168.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-n-Hexylthiophene; 3HT; 3-Hexylthiophene; Thiophene, 3-hexyl-; 3-n-Hexylthiophene; 3-(Hexyl)thiophene; 3-Hexyl-thiophene; 3-Hexylthiofuran
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hexylthiophene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for electronic-grade applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or production requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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