Description

Poly(3-Dodecylthiophene) is a high-performance conjugated polymer belonging to the polythiophene family, characterized by its long dodecyl side chain which enhances solubility and processability. This material is crucial for its excellent semiconducting properties, including tunable bandgap and high charge carrier mobility. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and sensor technology for developing advanced devices.

Application

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As the active semiconducting layer due to its high hole mobility.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used as an electron donor material in bulk heterojunction solar cells.
• Chemical and Biological Sensors: Leveraging its conductivity changes upon exposure to specific analytes.
• Electrochromic Devices: For smart windows and displays due to its reversible color change upon oxidation/reduction.
• Printed Electronics: Ideal for inkjet or screen printing of conductive patterns on flexible substrates.
• Antistatic Coatings: Providing surface conductivity for photographic films and electronic packaging.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a key material for studying structure-property relationships in conjugated polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(3-Dodecylthiophene)
CAS No.	104934-53-4
Molecular Formula	(C16H26S)n
Molecular Weight	~Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	P3DDT; Poly(3-dodecyl-2,5-thiophenediyl); Poly(3-dodecylthiophene-2,5-diyl); Poly(3-dodecylthiophene) regioregular; Poly(3-dodecyl-2,5-thienylene); PDDT; Poly(3-DT); 3-Dodecylpolythiophene
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Quality Control

Our Poly(3-Dodecylthiophene) is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis of regioregularity, molecular weight distribution, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and R&D processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple solid or powder
Regioregularity	> 90% (Head-to-Tail)
Weight-Average Molecular Weight (Mw)	15,000 - 50,000 g/mol (Typical)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	1.5 - 2.5
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Chloroform, Toluene)

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