Description

9-Helicene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its unique non-planar, helically twisted structure. This distinctive molecular geometry makes it a compound of significant interest in advanced materials science and chiral chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photonics, and as a chiral scaffold in asymmetric synthesis.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential emitter or host material due to its optoelectronic properties derived from its extended π-conjugated system.
• Chiral Catalysis & Ligand Design: Serves as a foundational structure for developing novel chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Molecular Electronics: Studied for its charge transport properties in the development of single-molecule devices and conductive materials.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Research into its applications for second-harmonic generation (SHG) and other nonlinear optical effects.
• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Potential use in designing sensitive fluorescent probes for chemical or biological sensing applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key compound for fundamental research in stereochemistry, photophysics, and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	9-Helicene
CAS No.	20495-14-1
Molecular Formula	C26H16
Molecular Weight	328.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[c]phenanthro[4,3-g]phenanthrene; Dibenzo[g,p]chrysene; [6]Helicene; Hexahelicene; NSC 89285; 9-Helicen; Helicene
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Quality Control

Our 9-Helicene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols 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 requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	265 - 270 °C

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