Description

3,8-Dioctyl-Thieno[3,2-B:4,5-B']Bis[1]Benzothiophene is a high-purity, specialized organic semiconductor material. This compound is critical for advanced electronic applications due to its excellent charge transport properties and tunable energy levels. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D teams in the organic electronics and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As a high-performance p-type or ambipolar semiconductor layer for flexible and printed electronics.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs / Solar Cells): Utilized as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer to enhance power conversion efficiency.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a host or emissive material in display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Sensors: Employed in the fabrication of sensitive and selective layers for detecting gases or biological molecules.
• Research & Development: A key building block for synthesizing novel conjugated polymers and small molecules in academic and industrial labs.
• Printed Electronics: Ideal for inkjet or screen printing processes to create conductive patterns on flexible substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Dioctyl-Thieno[3,2-B:4,5-B']Bis[1]Benzothiophene
CAS No.	1355015-99-4
Molecular Formula	C34H44S3
Molecular Weight	556.90 g/mol
Synonyms	3,8-Dioctylthieno[3,2-b:4,5-b']bis[1]benzothiophene; C8-TBBT; Dioctyl-TBBT; 2,7-Dioctylthieno[3,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (common misnomer); Thieno[3,2-b:4,5-b']bis[1]benzothiophene, 3,8-dioctyl-; TBBT derivative; Organic semiconductor TBBT-C8; Contact for details on additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,8-Dioctyl-Thieno[3,2-B:4,5-B']Bis[1]Benzothiophene is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to meet the stringent requirements of electronic-grade materials. Our quality assurance includes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Electronic Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

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