Description

1,4-Di(2'-Thienyl)-1,4-Butadione is a high-purity organic compound featuring a diketone bridge between two thiophene rings, making it a valuable building block in advanced material synthesis. Its conjugated structure is critical for applications requiring specific electronic and optical properties. This chemical is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the organic electronics and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for OLEDs, OFETs, and organic photovoltaics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic structures.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating complex ligands used in catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new functional materials with tailored photophysical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the thiophene moiety enhances color fastness and electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Di(2'-Thienyl)-1,4-Butadione
CAS No.	13669-05-1
Molecular Formula	C12H8O2S2
Molecular Weight	248.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(2-thienyl)-1,4-butanedione; 1,4-Di-2-thienyl-1,4-butanedione; 1,4-Dithienyl-1,4-butanedione; 2,2'-(1,4-Dioxobutane-1,4-diyl)dithiophene; 1,4-Di(thiophen-2-yl)butane-1,4-dione; α,α'-Dithienylsuccindione; Thiophene Yellow Intermediate; DTBD
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Di(2'-Thienyl)-1,4-Butadione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.