Description

2,3-Dioctylthiophene is a high-purity, specialty organic compound belonging to the class of alkylated thiophenes. This chemical is valued for its role as a key intermediate and building block in advanced material science, particularly in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop next-generation organic electronic devices.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Synthesis: A crucial monomer or intermediate for constructing conjugated polymers used in Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs) and Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs).
• Photovoltaic Materials: Serves as a building block for donor or acceptor materials in the active layer of organic solar cells (OPVs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for creating novel thiophene-based derivatives with tailored electronic properties.
• Conductive Polymers: Employed in the development of conductive inks and coatings for flexible electronics and printed circuitry.
• Material Science: Utilized in the study of structure-property relationships in π-conjugated systems for advanced material design.
• Liquid Crystal & Sensor Development: Acts as a core component in the synthesis of functional materials for displays and chemical sensing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dioctylthiophene
CAS No.	1338370-87-8
Molecular Formula	C20H36S
Molecular Weight	308.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Di-n-octylthiophene; 2,3-Bis(octyl)thiophene; Dioctylthiophene; Thiophene, 2,3-dioctyl-; 2,3-DOT
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dioctylthiophene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced material synthesis. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality system supports traceability for all products.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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