Description

Hexa-Dodecyl-Hexa-Peri-Hexabenzocoronene is a highly functionalized polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) derivative, specifically a discotic liquid crystal material. This compound is valued for its exceptional self-assembly properties and high charge carrier mobility, making it a cornerstone material for advanced organic electronics. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology for developing next-generation electronic devices.

Application

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As a high-performance p-type semiconductor layer due to its excellent π-π stacking and charge transport characteristics.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Utilized as an electron donor material in bulk heterojunction solar cells to enhance light absorption and exciton diffusion.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a host or emissive layer material for efficient electroluminescence.
• Chemical Sensors: Its conductivity changes upon interaction with specific analytes, enabling sensitive detection platforms.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Functions as a discotic mesogen in advanced LC mixtures for fast-switching displays.
• Nanotechnology & Self-Assembly: A model compound for creating highly ordered nanostructures, nanowires, and thin films via solution processing.
• Charge Transport Layers: Used in perovskite solar cells and other optoelectronic devices to improve hole extraction and device stability.
• Fundamental Research: A key material for studying charge transfer, energy migration, and supramolecular chemistry in π-conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexa-Dodecyl-Hexa-Peri-Hexabenzocoronene
CAS No.	170698-88-1
Molecular Formula	C96H138
Molecular Weight	1252.10 g/mol
Synonyms	HBC-C12; Hexa-dodecyl-hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene; Dodecyl-substituted HBC; C12-HBC; Hexabenzocoronene, hexadodecyl-; Discotic liquid crystal HBC derivative; Superbenzene derivative; Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with dodecyl chains
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexa-Dodecyl-Hexa-Peri-Hexabenzocoronene is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for reproducible performance in electronic applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical properties is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, THF, Chloroform)
Residue on Ignition	< 0.5%

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