Description

α-Octithiophene is a high-purity, conjugated oligomer belonging to the thiophene family, identified by CAS No. 113728-71-5. This advanced organic semiconductor material is valued for its excellent charge transport properties and tunable electronic characteristics, making it a critical component in next-generation electronic devices. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and advanced material science for developing high-performance components.

Application

• As a key charge-transport layer or active material in Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs).
• As a donor or acceptor material in the active layer of Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) cells and solar panels.
• In the research and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for displays and lighting.
• As a chemical sensor material due to its conductivity changes upon analyte interaction.
• As a model compound for studying the structure-property relationships in conjugated polymers and oligomers.
• For the synthesis of more complex thiophene-based polymers and copolymers with tailored electronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Octithiophene
CAS No.	113728-71-5
Molecular Formula	C32H18S8
Molecular Weight	666.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Octithiophene; α-Octithiophene; 2,2':5',2'':5'',2''':5''',2'''':5'''',2''''':5''''',2'''''':5'''''',2'''''''-Octithiophene; Octamer of thiophene; Oligo(thiophene-2,5-diyl) (n=8); α-8T
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Octithiophene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive electronic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and structural confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when possible to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
UV-Vis Absorption	Characteristic spectrum provided
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%

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