Description

1,8-Diphenyl-1,3,5,7-Octatetraene is a conjugated polyene compound characterized by its extended pi-electron system, making it a valuable organic intermediate and chromophore. This compound matters for its role in advanced material science, particularly in the development of organic semiconductors and light-harvesting systems due to its specific photophysical properties. Industries involved in organic electronics, photonics, and specialized chemical synthesis require this high-purity material for research and development, as well as for scaling novel optical applications.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a model compound or a building block for developing novel organic electronic materials like OLEDs and OFETs.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Used in the synthesis and study of materials with applications in optical limiting, frequency doubling, and telecommunications.
• Fluorescent Probes & Dyes: Acts as a core structure for creating specialized fluorescent tags and sensors used in biochemical and analytical chemistry.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a potential component in organic solar cells due to its light-absorbing and charge-transport characteristics.
• Polymer Science: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of conjugated polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A key chemical for fundamental studies in photochemistry, theoretical chemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,8-Diphenyl-1,3,5,7-Octatetraene
CAS No.	3029-40-1
Molecular Formula	C22H18
Molecular Weight	282.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Diphenyloctatetraene; trans,trans,trans-1,8-Diphenyl-1,3,5,7-octatetraene; DPO; 1,3,5,7-Octatetraene, 1,8-diphenyl-; (1E,3E,5E,7E)-1,8-Diphenylocta-1,3,5,7-tetraene; NSC 404058; 1,8-Diphenylocta-1,3,5,7-tetraene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Diphenyl-1,3,5,7-Octatetraene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to confirm identity and assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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