Description

4,7-Bis(5-n-Octyl-2-Thienyl)-2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole is a high-purity organic semiconductor material belonging to the benzothiadiazole class of compounds. This compound is valued for its excellent optoelectronic properties, including strong light absorption and efficient charge transport characteristics. It is primarily utilized in advanced research and development for next-generation organic electronic devices, such as organic photovoltaics (OPVs) and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Serves as a key electron-acceptor or donor material in the active layer for high-efficiency solar energy conversion.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Used as a semiconducting layer to develop flexible and printable electronic circuits.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Functions as an emissive or charge-transport material in display and lighting technologies.
• Photodetectors and Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of sensitive optical sensors due to its photoresponsive nature.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical building block for synthesizing novel conjugated polymers and small molecules for material science research.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex organic electronic materials and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,7-Bis(5-n-Octyl-2-Thienyl)-2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole
CAS No.	1171974-28-9
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₄₂N₂S₃
Molecular Weight	527.86 g/mol
Synonyms	2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole, 4,7-bis(5-octyl-2-thienyl)-; 4,7-Di(5-octyl-2-thienyl)-2,1,3-benzothiadiazole; BT(Th-Oct)₂; Benzothiadiazole-thiophene derivative; Octyl-substituted benzothiadiazole-thiophene; 4,7-Bis(5-octylthiophen-2-yl)benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole; TBT-Oct
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,7-Bis(5-n-Octyl-2-Thienyl)-2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D 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). The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to prevent degradation. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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