Description

3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]-Thiophene is a specialized organosulfur compound featuring a thiophene ring etherified with a branched 2-ethylhexyl chain, offering unique solubility and electronic properties. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and functional monomer in advanced material synthesis, where its structure imparts valuable characteristics to the final polymers and coatings. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the electronics, specialty polymer, and organic semiconductor sectors for developing high-performance materials.

Application

• Conductive Polymer Synthesis: A key monomer or co-monomer for the production of polythiophenes and other conjugated polymers used in organic electronics.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Serves as a building block for novel organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic materials.
• Specialty Coatings and Inks: Used in formulating conductive inks and anti-static coatings for flexible electronics and displays.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for further functionalization in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Material Science R&D: Employed in academic and industrial research to explore new electroactive and photoresponsive materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]-Thiophene
CAS No.	125300-69-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀OS
Molecular Weight	212.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)thiophene; 2-Ethylhexyl 3-thienyl ether; Thiophene, 3-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-; 3-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)thiophene; 3-O-(2-Ethylhexyl)thiophene
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-[(2-Ethylhexyl)Oxy]-Thiophene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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