Description

Hexaethynylbenzene is a highly functionalized organic building block characterized by its six ethynyl groups symmetrically arranged around a central benzene ring. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical precursor for constructing advanced materials with tailored electronic and structural properties. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, nanotechnology, and supramolecular chemistry who require high-purity, reactive intermediates for innovative applications.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer for synthesizing graphdiyne and other two-dimensional carbon allotropes with potential applications in transistors, sensors, and transparent conductive films.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Synthesis: Serves as a highly connected organic linker for creating novel MOFs with large surface areas for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the development of conjugated polymers and dendrimers via Sonogashira and Glaser coupling reactions for optoelectronic devices.
• Molecular Electronics: Acts as a core unit for creating rigid, π-conjugated molecular wires and star-shaped systems for single-molecule electronics.
• Catalyst Ligand Scaffold: Provides a versatile platform for constructing multidentate ligands for homogeneous catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D exploring new carbon-based nanomaterials and functional organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaethynylbenzene
CAS No.	100516-61-8
Molecular Formula	C18H6
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexaethynylbenzene; Benzene, hexaethynyl-; Hexaethynyl-benzene; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexaethynylbenzol; HEB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexaethynylbenzene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C or as specified on the Certificate of Analysis. Due to its oxidizable nature, prolonged exposure to air should be avoided. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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