Description

5-Phenylazulene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon featuring a unique azulene core structure substituted with a phenyl group. This compound is valued in advanced materials research and organic synthesis for its distinctive photophysical and electronic properties derived from its non-alternant hydrocarbon framework. It serves as a critical intermediate and building block for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic semiconductors, dye chemistry, and non-linear optical materials.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component or dopant in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its potential charge transport properties.
• Functional Dyes and Pigments: Serves as a sophisticated precursor for synthesizing novel dyes with specific absorption and fluorescence characteristics.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in research for creating materials with applications in photonics, optical switching, and frequency doubling, leveraging its extended π-conjugated system.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile building block in organic chemistry for the construction of more complex polycyclic aromatic systems and molecular scaffolds.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental studies of azulene chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the exploration of new material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Phenylazulene
CAS No.	23781-84-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₂
Molecular Weight	204.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Phenylazulene; Azulene, 5-phenyl-; 5-Phenyl-1,3a,7-triazaphenalene (obsolete); 23781-84-2; 5-Phenylcyclopenta[cd]azulene; Phenylazulene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Phenylazulene 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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Research Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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