Description

1,8-Dinaphthylenethiophene is a high-purity fused aromatic thiophene derivative, valued for its unique electronic and structural properties that make it a critical building block in advanced materials research. Its rigid, planar conjugated structure is essential for developing high-performance organic semiconductors and optoelectronic components. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of p-type organic semiconductor materials for thin-film transistors (OTFTs).
• Optoelectronic Materials: Used in the development of active layers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its favorable charge transport characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Acts as a versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel π-conjugated systems and heteroacenes.
• Luminescent Materials: Investigated for use in fluorescent dyes and sensors leveraging its extended aromatic system.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or comonomer for synthesizing conductive and electroactive polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dinaphthylenethiophene
CAS No.	203-42-9
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂S
Molecular Weight	284.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Dinaphtho[2,1-b:1',2'-d]thiophene; 1,8-Dinaphthothiophene; Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (related structural isomer); DNT; Thianthrene analogue; Dinaphthothiophene
EINECS	205-915-9

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dinaphthylenethiophene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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