Description

[6]Cycloparaphenylene CAS NO 156980-13-1 is a structurally unique, macrocyclic hydrocarbon consisting of six para-linked benzene rings, representing a fundamental member of the carbon nanohoop family. This compound is of significant scientific and industrial interest as a precise, curved segment of an armchair carbon nanotube, serving as a critical building block and model system in nanotechnology and materials science. It is essential for researchers and developers in advanced electronics, organic semiconductors, and supramolecular chemistry who require well-defined, monodisperse carbon nanostructures for cutting-edge applications.

Application

• Organic Electronics: As a precisely defined nanoscale component for the synthesis of novel organic semiconductors and field-effect transistors (FETs).
• Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Precursor: Acting as a templating seed or growth segment for the bottom-up synthesis of uniform, single-chirality carbon nanotubes.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Host-Guest Systems: Utilizing its rigid, curved cavity for the selective encapsulation of fullerenes (e.g., C60), gases, or other molecules.
• Advanced Materials Research: As a model compound for studying the optoelectronic properties and strain effects in curved pi-conjugated systems.
• Photonics and Sensing: Development of novel fluorescent probes or sensors based on its distinct photophysical characteristics.
• Polymer Science: Incorporation as a macrocyclic monomer for creating polymers with unique topological and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	[6]Cycloparaphenylene
CAS No.	156980-13-1
Molecular Formula	C36H24
Molecular Weight	456.58 g/mol
Synonyms	[6]CPP; Cyclo-1,4-phenylene-[6]; [6]Cycloparaphenylene; Carbon Nanohoop [6]; [6]CPP Nanohoop; [6]Cycloparaphenylene Nanoring; Hexaphenylene Macrocycle; [6]Armchair Carbon Nanohoop
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Quality Control

Our [6]Cycloparaphenylene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Molecular Weight Confirmation (MS)	Conforms (456.58 g/mol)

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