Description

4,8-Bis(Hexyloxy)Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene is a high-purity organic semiconductor building block, specifically a functionalized benzodithiophene derivative. This compound is critical for its excellent electron-donating properties and tunable optoelectronic characteristics, enabling advanced material performance. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the organic electronics, photovoltaics, and advanced materials sectors for developing next-generation organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic photovoltaics (OPVs), and perovskite solar cells.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Devices: Serves as a core electron-donor material or a structural unit in donor-acceptor copolymers for bulk heterojunction solar cells.
• Perovskite Solar Cells: Used as a hole-transport material (HTM) or an additive to enhance charge carrier mobility and device stability.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Acts as a key component in p-type semiconductor layers due to its favorable hole transport properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the development of host or emissive layer materials for display and lighting applications.
• Chemical Synthesis & Material Science: Functions as a premium intermediate for synthesizing complex conjugated polymers and small molecules for electronic applications.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel organic electronic materials and device architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,8-Bis(Hexyloxy)Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene
CAS No.	359017-55-3
Molecular Formula	C26H36O2S2
Molecular Weight	444.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene, 4,8-bis(hexyloxy)-; 4,8-Dihexyloxybenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene; BDT(OR)2 derivative; 2,6-Bis(hexyloxy)benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene (alternate numbering); 4,8-Bis(hexyloxy)BDT; BDT-OR6; Light-sensitive benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene derivative.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,8-Bis(Hexyloxy)Benzo[1,2-B:4,5-B']Dithiophene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive electronic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify chemical identity and purity exceeding 98%. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full spectral data are provided 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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