Description

(6 6)-Phenyl-C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Est is a functionalized fullerene derivative, specifically a [60]PCBM (Phenyl-C61-Butyric Acid Methyl Ester) isomer. This compound is a critical electron acceptor material in the field of organic electronics, prized for its excellent electron mobility and film-forming properties. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers developing advanced organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite solar cells, and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).

Application

• As the primary electron acceptor in bulk heterojunction organic solar cells (OSCs).
• An electron transport layer (ETL) component in perovskite solar cells to enhance efficiency and stability.
• A key material in the research and fabrication of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photodetectors.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for studying charge transport mechanisms in organic semiconductors.
• As a standard reference material for performance benchmarking of new organic electronic materials.
• Potential applications in bio-sensing and medical imaging due to its unique photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6 6)-Phenyl-C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Est
CAS No.	161196-25-4
Molecular Formula	C72H14O2
Molecular Weight	910.85 g/mol
Synonyms	[6,6]-Phenyl C61 butyric acid methyl ester; PCBM; [60]PCBM; (6,6)-Phenyl C61-butyric acid methyl ester; 1'-[3-(Phenylcarbonyl)propyl][5,6]fullerene-C60-Ih-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Phenyl-C61-butyric acid methyl ester isomer; Fullerene derivative C61-PCBM; Methyl (6,6)-phenyl-C61-butyrate
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Quality Control

Our (6 6)-Phenyl-C61 Butyric Acid Methyl Est is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for reproducible device performance. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and spectral data is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance processes.

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; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to prevent degradation. Keep under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark brown to black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Isomer Content (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (6,6)-isomer
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.