Description

Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene, 2,6-Diiodo- is a high-purity, functionalized organic semiconductor building block. This compound is a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced conjugated polymers and small molecules used in next-generation electronic devices. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the organic electronics and photovoltaics sectors.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Materials: A key monomer for constructing donor-acceptor copolymers in high-efficiency solar cells.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Used in the synthesis of p-type semiconductor materials for flexible electronics.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for emissive or charge-transport layers in display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Synthesis: The iodine substituents make it an excellent substrate for cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create complex π-conjugated systems.
• Material Science Research: Fundamental research into the structure-property relationships of thiophene-based semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene, 2,6-Diiodo-
CAS No.	155904-20-4
Molecular Formula	C14H6I2S2
Molecular Weight	499.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Diiodobenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene; 2,6-Diiodo-BDT; BDT-I2; Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-2,6-diyl diiodide; 2,6-Diiodobenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene; 2,6-Diiodo-Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene, 2,6-Diiodo- is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis to meet specific research or development grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
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.