Description

4,4-Dioctyl-4H-Silolo[3,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene is a high-purity organic semiconductor building block, specifically a dithienosilole derivative, with CAS number 1160106-12-6. This compound is valued for its excellent charge transport properties and tunable electronic structure, making it a critical material for advanced optoelectronic research and development. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D teams in the organic electronics sector for creating high-performance, next-generation devices.

Application

This specialized organic semiconductor material is a key component in the development of advanced electronic and optoelectronic devices. Its primary applications include:

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As a core p-type semiconductor material for high-mobility transistor channels.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs / Solar Cells): As a donor or acceptor material in the active layer of polymer solar cells to enhance light absorption and charge separation efficiency.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the emissive or charge transport layers to improve device efficiency and stability.
• Chemical Sensors: As a sensitive layer in chemiresistive or field-effect sensors for detecting various analytes.
• Research & Development: Serving as a fundamental building block for synthesizing novel conjugated polymers and small molecules in academic and industrial labs.
• Perovskite Solar Cells: As a hole-transporting material (HTM) or an interfacial layer to improve device performance and longevity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Dioctyl-4H-Silolo[3,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene
CAS No.	1160106-12-6
Molecular Formula	C28H44S2Si
Molecular Weight	472.87 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dioctyl-4H-dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]silole; Dithienosilole, 4,4-dioctyl-; 4H-Silolo[3,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene, 4,4-dioctyl-; DTS(C8)2; Dioctyldithienosilole; 2,6-Bis(2-octyl)silolo[3,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene; 4,4-Di-n-octyl-4H-silolo[3,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,4-Dioctyl-4H-Silolo[3,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for electronic performance. All materials undergo comprehensive analytical characterization, including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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