Description

4-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene is a high-purity, polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocycle (PASH) of significant interest in advanced materials research and organic synthesis. This compound serves as a critical building block for developing novel organic semiconductors and functional dyes due to its extended conjugated π-system. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and material scientists in the electronics, photonics, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Organic Electronic Materials: Key precursor for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, hole-transport materials, and components for OLEDs and OFETs.
• Functional Dyes & Pigments: Acts as a core structure for developing high-performance dyes with specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research: Valuable intermediate in academic and industrial research for studying polycyclic aromatic systems and sulfur heterocycle chemistry.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a potential component in the active layer of organic solar cells (OPVs).
• Luminescent Materials: Used in the development of novel fluorophores and phosphorescent materials for sensing and display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene
CAS No.	36821-08-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₁₂S
Molecular Weight	248.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylbenzo[b]naphtho[2,3-d]thiophene; 4-Methylbenzonaphthothiophene; 4-Methyl-BNT; 4-Methylbenzo[b]naphthothiophene; NSC 407348; 4-Methyl-2,3-benzo-1-thia-cyclopenta[l]phenanthrene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylbenzo[B]Naphtho[2,3-D]Thiophene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is 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 every shipment to support your research and development requirements.

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 away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.