Description

Silicon 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24-Octakis(Octyloxy)phthalocyanine is a highly functionalized phthalocyanine derivative where the silicon core is peripherally substituted with eight octyloxy groups. This molecular engineering imparts unique solubility and processability characteristics, making it a valuable advanced material for cutting-edge optoelectronic applications. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, non-linear optics, and photodynamic therapy.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaics (OPV): Used as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer of solar cells due to its strong absorption in the visible to near-infrared region.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Serves as a semiconducting channel material, where its solution-processability allows for low-cost fabrication of electronic circuits.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Devices: Employed in applications such as optical limiting and frequency doubling because of its large third-order optical nonlinearity.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Acts as a photosensitizer, generating reactive oxygen species upon light irradiation for targeted cancer cell destruction.
• Chemical Sensors: Functionalized in sensor arrays to detect gases or vapors, with its optical properties changing upon analyte binding.
• Liquid Crystals & Self-Assembled Materials: The octyloxy chains promote mesogenic behavior, enabling the formation of ordered liquid crystalline phases for advanced material design.

Basic Information

Product Name	Silicon 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24-Octakis(Octyloxy)phthalocyanine
CAS No.	118401-72-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄₄H₂₀₈N₈O₈Si
Molecular Weight	2155.3 g/mol
Synonyms	Silicon Octakis(octyloxy)phthalocyanine; SiPc(OC8H17)8; 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octa(octyloxy)phthalocyaninatosilicon; Octa-n-octyloxy Silicon Phthalocyanine; Silicon(IV) 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octakis(octyloxy)-29H,31H-phthalocyanine; Axially unsubstituted Silicon Octyloxyphthalocyanine; Functionalized Silicon Phthalocyanine Derivative
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Silicon Octakis(octyloxy)phthalocyanine is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency for research and development. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC purity, 1H/13C NMR for structural confirmation, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
λmax (UV-Vis in Toluene)	~680 nm, ~710 nm (Q-band)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, CHCl3, THF)
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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