Description

4,4'-Didodecyl-2,2'-Bithiophene is a high-purity organic semiconductor material belonging to the class of alkyl-substituted oligothiophenes. This compound matters for its excellent charge-carrier mobility and solution processability, making it a critical component in advanced electronic applications. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science for developing next-generation devices.

Application

• As a key p-type semiconductor material in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• As an active layer component in organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and solar panels.
• In the fabrication of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) for displays and lighting.
• As a charge-transport layer in various organic electronic devices.
• For fundamental materials science research on structure-property relationships in conjugated systems.
• As a chemical precursor for synthesizing more complex polymeric semiconductors.
• In the development of chemical sensors and biosensors.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Didodecyl-2,2'-Bithiophene
CAS No.	345633-76-3
Molecular Formula	C₃₂H₅₀S₂
Molecular Weight	498.87 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-Didodecyl-2,2'-bithiophene; 2,2'-Bithiophene, 5,5'-didodecyl-; 5,5'-Bis(dodecyl)-2,2'-bithiophene; α,ω-Didodecylquaterthiophene (common naming convention); C12-2T-C12; Didodecylbithiophene; DDTT; 5,5'-Di-n-dodecyl-2,2'-bithiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Didodecyl-2,2'-Bithiophene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in electronic applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when possible to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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