Description

p-Terphenyl-4,4′′-Dithiol is a high-purity, bifunctional organic compound featuring a rigid terphenyl core terminated with two reactive thiol groups. This molecular structure makes it a critical building block for creating advanced materials with specific electronic and structural properties. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of nanotechnology, organic electronics, and materials science.

Application

• Molecular Electronics & Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs): Acts as a key precursor for creating conductive molecular wires and precisely engineered surfaces on gold and other metals.
• Nanotechnology & Surface Functionalization: Used to tether nanoparticles, quantum dots, or other functional units to surfaces via its dual thiol linkages.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of novel thiol-terminated organic semiconductors for device applications.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a di-thiol crosslinker in polymer chemistry to modify material properties like elasticity and thermal stability.
• Sensor Development: Employed in the fabrication of chemiresistive and electrochemical sensors due to its ability to form stable interfaces.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation: Can be used to synthesize metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or coordinate with metal ions for catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Terphenyl-4,4′′-Dithiol
CAS No.	174706-21-9
Molecular Formula	C18H14S2
Molecular Weight	294.43 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4''-Dimercapto-p-terphenyl; [1,1':4',1''-Terphenyl]-4,4''-dithiol; 4,4''-Bis(mercapto)-1,1':4',1''-terphenyl; p-Terphenyl-4,4''-dithiol; 4,4''-Terphenylenedithiol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of p-Terphenyl-4,4′′-Dithiol is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the exacting standards required for advanced material synthesis.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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