Description

2-Phenylnaphtho[2,1-b]thiophene is a high-purity, fused polycyclic aromatic compound featuring a distinctive thiophene core, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in materials science. Its rigid, planar structure and extended π-conjugation system make it an invaluable building block for developing high-performance electronic and photonic materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production teams in the organic semiconductor, OLED, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance device efficiency and stability.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a core building block or dopant in the emissive layer for red or deep-red emitters, contributing to high color purity and efficiency.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Used as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer of solar cells to improve light absorption and charge carrier mobility.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Functions as a semiconducting material in the channel layer to achieve high charge carrier mobility and on/off ratios.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a sophisticated ligand in transition metal catalysis or as a precursor for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocycles.
• Optical Sensors & Imaging Agents: Utilized in the development of fluorescent probes and sensors due to its potential for strong, tunable emission in the visible spectrum.
• Liquid Crystals & Advanced Materials: Incorporated into the molecular structure of discotic liquid crystals or other self-assembling materials to modulate mesomorphic and electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Phenylnaphtho[2,1-b]thiophene
CAS No.	16587-38-5
Molecular Formula	C22H14S
Molecular Weight	310.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenylbenzo[b]phenanthro[9,10-d]thiophene; Naphtho[2,1-b]thiophene, 2-phenyl-; 2-Phenylnaphtho[2,1-b]thiophene; 2-Phenylbenzo[b]phenanthrothiophene; PNTP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Phenylnaphtho[2,1-b]thiophene is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems to ensure consistency and reliability for advanced material applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard quality commitment includes compliance with relevant ISO 9001 standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific research or cGMP guidelines for electronic-grade materials upon request.

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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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