Description

4,4'-Bis(5-(Hexylthio)Thiophen-2-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is a high-purity, functionalized bipyridine derivative designed for advanced material science applications. This compound is valued for its role as a key organic semiconductor building block and a versatile ligand in coordination chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the organic electronics and photovoltaics sectors for developing next-generation electronic devices.

Application

• As a critical electron donor/acceptor component in the active layer of organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and perovskite solar cells.
• As a functional ligand for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination polymers with tailored optoelectronic properties.
• As a precursor material for organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• In the development of electrochromic devices and sensors due to its reversible redox activity.
• As a research chemical for studying charge transport mechanisms in conjugated organic systems.
• For the synthesis of polymeric semiconductors and advanced copolymers via coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Bis(5-(Hexylthio)Thiophen-2-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine
CAS No.	1146182-96-8
Molecular Formula	C34H42N2S4
Molecular Weight	607.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bipyridine, 4,4'-bis[5-(hexylthio)-2-thienyl]-; 4,4'-Bis[5-(hexylsulfanyl)thiophen-2-yl]-2,2'-bipyridine; BHTT-BPy; Hexylthio-functionalized terthiophene bipyridine; Bipyridine-thiophene conjugate; Organic semiconductor monomer; Ligand 1146182-96-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4'-Bis(5-(Hexylthio)Thiophen-2-Yl)-2,2'-Bipyridine is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional consistency and performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with stringent R&D and material science standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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