Description

Copper(II)-2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octa-n-Hexyl-29H,31H-Phthalocyanine is a highly functionalized metallophthalocyanine derivative, distinguished by its eight peripheral hexyl chains which confer exceptional solubility and processability in organic media. This compound matters as a premier functional material, offering a unique combination of chemical stability, intense color, and tunable electronic properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, advanced pigments, and nanotechnology for applications such as organic photovoltaics, chemical sensors, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Material: Used as an active layer or dopant in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its charge transport properties.
• Chemical Sensing: Serves as a sensitive layer in chemiresistive and optical sensors for detecting gases (e.g., NO2, NH3) or volatile organic compounds.
• Specialty Pigments & Dyes: Provides intense, stable colorations for high-performance inks, coatings, and plastics where superior lightfastness and solubility are required.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Investigated for use in optical limiting devices and photonic applications owing to its large third-order nonlinear optical susceptibility.
• Catalysis: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic transformations, including oxidation and polymerization reactions.
• Liquid Crystals: Can be utilized in the formulation of discotic liquid crystals for electronic applications, facilitated by its alkyl-substituted structure.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Studied as a potential photosensitizer in biomedical research for cancer treatment.
• Nanomaterial Precursor: Used in the bottom-up synthesis of ordered nanostructures and supramolecular assemblies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Copper(II)-2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octa-n-Hexyl-29H,31H-Phthalocyanine
CAS No.	153151-22-5
Molecular Formula	C96H144CuN8
Molecular Weight	1474.73 g/mol
Synonyms	Octahexyl Copper Phthalocyanine; Copper Octahexylphthalocyanine; Cu(II) Octakis(hexyl)phthalocyanine; 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octakis(hexyl)phthalocyaninato Copper(II); CuPc(C6)8; Hexyl-Substituted Copper Phthalocyanine; Copper(II) 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octakis(hexyl)-29H,31H-phthalocyanine
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Quality Control

Our Copper(II)-2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24-Octa-n-Hexyl-29H,31H-Phthalocyanine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the rigorous demands of research and advanced material synthesis. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, CHCl3, THF)
Metal Content (ICP-OES)	~ 4.3% Cu
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %

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