Description

11]Cycloparaphenylene is a highly specialized, curved nanohoop structure belonging to the cycloparaphenylene family, a class of carbon nanorings. This compound matters as a fundamental building block and model system for the bottom-up synthesis of uniform carbon nanotubes and novel organic electronic materials. Researchers and developers in advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and organic semiconductor R&D need it for its precise structural control and unique optoelectronic properties.

Application

• Carbon Nanotube Precursor: Serves as a precise seed or template for the controlled synthesis of single-chirality carbon nanotubes.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a novel component in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic cells due to its curved π-conjugated system.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Used as a host molecule for fullerene encapsulation (C60, C70) and the construction of complex, well-defined nanostructures.
• Fundamental Research: Acts as a model compound for studying strain effects in aromatic systems, exciton dynamics, and novel photophysical properties.
• Sensor Development: Potential application in chemical sensing platforms leveraging its unique host-guest interactions.
• Catalysis: Exploration as a ligand or framework in catalytic systems, utilizing its curved geometry to influence reaction environments.

Basic Information

Product Name	11]Cycloparaphenylene
CAS No.	1222105-48-7
Molecular Formula	C66H44
Molecular Weight	836.99 g/mol
Synonyms	[11]CPP; Cyclo-11-paraphenylene; [11]Cycloparaphenylene; 11-Paraphenylene Cyclic Oligomer; [11]CPP Nanohoop; Carbon Nanoring [11]; [11]Cycloparaphenylen
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Quality Control

Our 11]Cycloparaphenylene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical properties is provided with every 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). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
1H NMR	Conforms to structure
13C NMR	Conforms to structure
Mass Spectrometry	Confirms molecular weight

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