Description

Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-Phenylenevinylene] is a high-performance conjugated polymer renowned for its exceptional optoelectronic properties. This material is critical for enabling advanced light-emitting and photovoltaic technologies due to its efficient charge transport and tunable emission characteristics. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and research institutions in the organic electronics, semiconductor, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): As a key emissive layer material in display and lighting applications.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Serving as an electron donor in the active layer for solar energy conversion.
• Polymer-Based Field-Effect Transistors (PFETs): Utilized as the semiconducting channel material.
• Chemical and Biosensors: Acting as a sensing element due to its fluorescence quenching properties.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Gain Media: For use in tunable organic lasers and amplifiers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Fundamental research in polymer physics, photonics, and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-Ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-Phenylenevinylene]
CAS No.	138184-36-8
Molecular Formula	(C18H26O2)n
Molecular Weight	~50,000 - 1,000,000 g/mol (Typical range, varies by grade)
Synonyms	MEH-PPV; Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene]; Poly(2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethyl-hexyloxy)-p-phenylene vinylene); PPV Derivative; Conjugated Polymer MEH-PPV; Light-Emitting Polymer MEH-PPV; Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-p-phenylenevinylene]
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Quality Control

Our MEH-PPV is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) for molecular weight distribution, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy for optical properties, and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, molecular weight, and key performance indicators is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-orange to dark red solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Number Average Molecular Weight (Mn)	50,000 - 250,000 g/mol (Typical)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	2.0 - 4.0 (Typical)
UV-Vis Absorption (λmax)	~490 - 510 nm (in solution)
Photoluminescence (λmax)	~550 - 590 nm (in solution)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, Chloroform, THF)
Residual Solvent (GC)	< 0.5%
Metal Impurities (ICP-MS)	< 10 ppm

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