Description

6,8-Dimethylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene is a high-purity, fused polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle (PASH) of significant interest in advanced materials research. This compound serves as a critical building block and model system for developing novel organic semiconductors and optoelectronic materials. It is primarily sought by R&D teams and process chemists in the organic electronics, specialty chemical synthesis, and advanced material science sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of novel p-type organic semiconductor materials for thin-film transistors (OTFTs).
• Optoelectronic Material Research: Used in the development of charge-transport layers and active materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a fused-ring core structure for constructing more complex polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heteroacenes.
• Material Science Studies: Employed as a model compound to study the structure-property relationships of sulfur-containing heterocycles, including their electronic and photophysical characteristics.
• Specialty Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of high-performance, color-fast dyes and pigments for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6,8-Dimethylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene
CAS No.	24964-16-7
Molecular Formula	C18H12S
Molecular Weight	260.35 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dimethylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene; Benzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene, 6,8-dimethyl-; 6,8-Dimethylbenzonaphthothiophene; 24964-16-7; AI3-28400; SCHEMBL218849; DTXSID90619199; 2,4-Dimethylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene (alternative numbering)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6,8-Dimethylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 the container tightly sealed to prevent contamination and minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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