Description

3-(2-Butyloctyl)Thiophene is a high-purity, branched alkyl-substituted thiophene derivative, a key monomer in advanced polymer synthesis. This compound matters for its role in creating soluble, processable, and high-performance semiconducting materials with tunable electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and material scientists in the organic electronics, specialty polymer, and advanced material science industries for developing next-generation organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and electrochromic devices.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Monomer: A crucial building block for the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic electronic devices.
• Polymer Research & Development: Serves as a key intermediate in developing novel polythiophenes and donor-acceptor copolymers with tailored HOMO/LUMO energy levels.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Used in the active layer material synthesis for improving solar cell efficiency and stability.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Employed in creating high-mobility p-type semiconductor materials for flexible and printed electronics.
• Electrochromic Materials: A precursor for polymers that change color or opacity in response to an electrical stimulus.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Utilized in organic synthesis for introducing the 2-butyloctyl-thiophene moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Fundamental research into structure-property relationships of π-conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(2-Butyloctyl)Thiophene
CAS No.	1638802-04-6
Molecular Formula	C16H28S
Molecular Weight	252.46 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyloctylthiophene; 3-(2-Butyloctyl)-thiophene; Thiophene, 3-(2-butyloctyl)-; 3-(2-Butyloctyl)thiophene; 2-Butyl-1-octylthiophene; 3-(2-Butyloctyl)thiophene monomer; 2-Butyloctyl-substituted thiophene; α-Butyl-β-octylthiophene
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Butyloctyl)Thiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance as a specialty monomer. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maximize shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/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.