Description

5-Tridecafluorohexyl-2,2′-Bithiophene is a high-value fluorinated organic building block characterized by its unique perfluoroalkyl chain attached to a conjugated bithiophene core. This molecular structure is critical for imparting properties such as enhanced hydrophobicity, chemical stability, and specific electronic characteristics. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the advanced materials and electronics sectors for developing novel functional compounds.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Development: A key precursor for synthesizing n-type or ambipolar organic semiconductors used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Conjugated Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer for creating fluorinated polythiophenes and copolymers with tailored energy levels and solubility for organic photovoltaics (OPV).
• Electroluminescent Materials: Used in the research and development of fluorinated emitters or host materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Surface Modification Agent: The perfluoroalkyl chain makes it useful for creating low-surface-energy coatings and hydrophobic surface treatments.
• Chemical Sensing: Incorporated into the design of fluorophore-based sensors where the fluorinated moiety modulates electronic properties and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal Research: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystalline materials for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Tridecafluorohexyl-2,2′-Bithiophene
CAS No.	327630-34-2
Molecular Formula	C16H5F13S2
Molecular Weight	508.32 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2'-Bithiophene, 5-(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl)-; 5-(Perfluorohexyl)-2,2'-bithiophene; 5-(1H,1H,2H,2H-Tridecafluorohexyl)-2,2'-bithiophene; 5-(3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooctyl)-2,2'-bithiophene; 5-(Perfluorooctyl)-2,2'-bithiophene (common alias); Fluorinated bithiophene monomer; F6-2T (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Tridecafluorohexyl-2,2′-Bithiophene adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to maximize stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
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.