Description

3-(2-Hexyl-Decyl)-Thiophene is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of alkyl-substituted thiophenes. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and building block in advanced material science and organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D teams in the organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel functional materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A critical monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Used to incorporate thiophene units into polymer backbones to tune electronic properties, solubility, and film-forming characteristics.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block in R&D for creating new electroactive materials, liquid crystals, and sensory compounds.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in fine chemical synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes where specific alkyl-thiophene architecture is required.
• Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAMs): Potential use in surface modification and nanotechnology due to its long alkyl chain promoting ordered assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Hexyl-Decyl)-Thiophene
CAS No.	1215857-68-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₃₈S
Molecular Weight	310.58 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Hexyldecyl)thiophene; 2-Hexyl-1-decylthiophene; Thiophene, 3-(2-hexyldecyl)-; 3-(2-Hexyldecyl)thiophene; 3-(2-Hexyl-decyl)thiophene
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Hexyl-Decyl)-Thiophene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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