Description

(6,6)-Phenyl C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Ester CAS NO 160848-22-6 is a high-purity fullerene derivative, specifically a methanofullerene, prized for its excellent electron-accepting properties and solubility in organic solvents. This compound is a critical component in the development of advanced organic electronic materials, enabling enhanced performance and stability. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic photovoltaics (OPVs), perovskite solar cells, and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: As a fundamental electron acceptor material in bulk heterojunction polymer solar cells.
• Perovskite Solar Cells: Utilized as an electron transport layer (ETL) or interfacial layer to improve charge extraction and device efficiency.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Employed as an n-type semiconductor material in the active layer.
• Photodetectors and Sensors: Used in the fabrication of light-sensitive devices due to its photophysical properties.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel fullerene-based polymers and dyads.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A standard reagent for investigating structure-property relationships in organic electronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6,6)-Phenyl C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	160848-22-6
Molecular Formula	C72H14O2
Molecular Weight	910.85 g/mol
Synonyms	PCBM; [6,6]-Phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester; Methano[60]fullerene, [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester; [60]PCBM; PC61BM; 1-[3-(Methoxycarbonyl)propyl]-1-phenyl-[6.6]C61; Fullerene C61, [6,6]-phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester derivative
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Quality Control

Our (6,6)-Phenyl C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Ester is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in electronic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key spectral data are provided to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and ensure long-term stability. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., chlorobenzene, o-DCB)

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