Description

2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24-Octakis(Octyloxy)-phthalocyanine is a highly functionalized phthalocyanine derivative, a class of compounds renowned for their exceptional chemical stability and unique optical properties. This compound matters for its role as a versatile advanced material precursor, offering tunable electronic and photophysical characteristics. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty pigments industries for developing next-generation optoelectronic devices and high-performance dyes.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaics (OPV): Utilized as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer of solar cells due to its strong light absorption and charge transport properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as an emissive or charge-transport layer to enhance device efficiency and color purity.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Applied in the development of optical limiters, switches, and frequency converters because of its large third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility.
• Chemical Sensors: Acts as a sensitive layer in gas and vapor detection sensors, where its electrical conductivity changes upon analyte exposure.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment, leveraging its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light irradiation.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Used to create intense, stable colors for high-value applications in coatings, inks, and plastics.
• Catalysis: Functions as a catalyst or catalyst support in various oxidation and reduction reactions, benefiting from its robust macrocyclic structure.
• Advanced Material Research: Serves as a key building block for supramolecular chemistry and the synthesis of novel molecular assemblies and thin films.

Basic Information

Product Name	2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24-Octakis(Octyloxy)-phthalocyanine
CAS No.	119457-81-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄₄H₂₀₈N₈O₈
Molecular Weight	~2147.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Octakis(octyloxy)phthalocyanine; 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octa(octyloxy)phthalocyanine; Phthalocyanine, 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-octakis(octyloxy)-; Pc(OC8)8; Octyloxy-substituted Phthalocyanine; Metal-free octyloxyphthalocyanine; 1,2,3,4,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,18,22,23,24,25-Hexadecaoctyloxyphthalocyanine (common naming variant); 119457-81-7
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Quality Control

Our 2 3 9 10 16 17 23 24-Octakis(Octyloxy)-phthalocyanine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure consistent performance and reliable supply for your critical R&D and production needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical properties are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., THF, Chloroform, Toluene)
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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