Description

2-(2-Ethyl-Hexyl)-3-Hexyl-Thiophene is a high-purity, specialty organic compound belonging to the alkylated thiophene class. This chemical serves as a critical intermediate and building block in advanced materials science, particularly valued for its role in tuning electronic and optical properties. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the organic electronics, polymer chemistry, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Functional Material Synthesis: Used to create novel organic dyes, pigments, and charge-transport materials with tailored solubility and electronic characteristics.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Development: Serves as a building block for creating advanced liquid crystal compounds and emissive layers in organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research.
• Chemical Intermediate: Employed in organic synthesis for introducing specific alkyl-thiophene motifs into more complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer Modification: Used to functionalize polymers to enhance their electronic conductivity, thermal stability, or processability.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new materials for electronics, photonics, and sensor technology.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Ethyl-Hexyl)-3-Hexyl-Thiophene
CAS No.	1627680-06-1
Molecular Formula	C18H32S
Molecular Weight	280.51 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hexyl-2-(2-ethylhexyl)thiophene; 2-(2-Ethylhexyl)-3-hexylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-(2-ethylhexyl)-3-hexyl-; AEHT (abbreviation); 2-(2-EH)-3-Hexylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2-Ethyl-Hexyl)-3-Hexyl-Thiophene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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