Description

5,5'''-Dihexyl-2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-Quaterthiophene is a high-purity, functionalized oligothiophene derivative, a key building block in advanced organic electronic materials. Its value lies in its precisely engineered molecular structure, which provides excellent charge transport properties and tunable optoelectronic characteristics. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the organic semiconductor, photovoltaics, and sensor technology sectors, where material purity and performance consistency are critical for device efficiency and reliability.

Application

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As a high-mobility p-type semiconductor material for developing flexible and printed electronics.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Used as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer of solar cells to enhance light absorption and charge separation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a hole-transporting or emissive layer component for displays and lighting applications.
• Chemical Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of sensitive layers for detecting specific gases or vapors due to its conductivity changes upon analyte interaction.
• Research & Development: A crucial intermediate for synthesizing more complex conjugated polymers and small molecules for exploratory material science.
• Electrochromic Devices: Utilized in materials that change color with applied voltage for smart windows and displays.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,5'''-Dihexyl-2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-Quaterthiophene
CAS No.	132814-92-7
Molecular Formula	C36H42S4
Molecular Weight	603.00 g/mol
Synonyms	DH4T; Dihexylquaterthiophene; 5,5'''-Di-n-hexyl-2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-quaterthiophene; α,ω-Dihexylquaterthiophene; 2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-Quaterthiophene, 5,5'''-dihexyl-; Oligothiophene derivative; 4T-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5,5'''-Dihexyl-2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-Quaterthiophene is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional lot-to-lot consistency, which is paramount for electronic device performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with stringent research and development standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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