Description

Hexacene CAS NO 258-31-1 is a high-purity, linear acene compound consisting of six fused benzene rings, representing a significant member of the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) family. This material is of critical importance in advanced materials research due to its exceptional optoelectronic properties and potential as an organic semiconductor. It is primarily sought by researchers and developers in the fields of organic electronics, nanotechnology, and materials science for applications requiring narrow bandgap materials.

Application

• As a key precursor or active layer material in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• In fundamental research on charge transport mechanisms in extended π-conjugated systems for next-generation electronics.
• For the synthesis and study of novel organic semiconductors with tailored electronic properties.
• As a model compound in photophysical and theoretical chemistry studies of large acenes.
• Potential use in the fabrication of specialized sensors and photodetectors due to its light-absorbing characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexacene
CAS No.	258-31-1
Molecular Formula	C26H14
Molecular Weight	326.39 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexacene; [6]Helicene; Dibenzo[b,k]chrysene; 1,2:3,4:5,6:7,8:9,10:11,12-Hexabenzonaphthacene; NSC 61796; Linear Hexacene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexacene is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for demanding research applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your research documentation.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Solubility	Typically soluble in aromatic solvents

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