Description

Poly(Dihexylsilane) is a high-purity organosilicon polymer featuring a backbone of silicon atoms with hexyl side chains. This unique structure provides excellent solubility in organic solvents and tunable electronic properties, making it a valuable precursor material for advanced manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the electronics and specialty materials sectors seeking innovative silicon-based polymers.

Application

• Precursor for Silicon Carbide (SiC) Ceramics: Serves as a polymeric precursor for the production of high-performance SiC fibers and coatings via pyrolysis.
• Advanced Lithography and Patterning: Used in the development of photoresists and etch-resistant layers for next-generation semiconductor fabrication.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a charge-transport or emissive layer material in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors (TFTs).
• Hydrophobic Coatings: Forms durable, water-repellent surface coatings for optical components and protective layers.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a modifying agent or cross-linker to impart specific thermal or solubility characteristics to other polymer systems.
• Research & Development: A key material for academic and industrial research into novel polysilane chemistry and applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(Dihexylsilane)
CAS No.	207925-46-0
Molecular Formula	(C12H26Si)n
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(di-n-hexylsilane); Dihexylpolysilane; Poly(dihexylsilylene); Polysilane (dihexyl-); Silicon polymer (dihexyl); PDHS; CAS 207925-46-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Poly(Dihexylsilane) is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including GPC (Gel Permeation Chromatography) for molecular weight distribution, NMR for structural confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific parameters for each lot are available upon request.

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). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (NMR)	> 95%
Number Average Molecular Weight (Mn)	1,000 - 10,000 g/mol (Customizable)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	< 2.5
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Toluene, THF, Hexane)

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