Description

2-Ethyl-5-Hexylthiophene is a high-purity, specialty organic compound belonging to the alkylated thiophene class. This chemical serves as a critical advanced intermediate for the synthesis of functional materials, where its specific alkyl chain substitution pattern is essential for tuning electronic and physical properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the organic electronics, polymer science, and specialty chemical sectors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A key building block for the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Functional Material Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or intermediate in the production of electrochromic materials, conductive polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in research and development for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with thiophene-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents and specialty herbicides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new reactions and properties of heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl-5-Hexylthiophene
CAS No.	42908-64-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀S
Molecular Weight	196.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexyl-2-ethylthiophene; 2-Ethyl-5-n-hexylthiophene; Thiophene, 2-ethyl-5-hexyl-; 2-Ethylhexylthiophene (ambiguous, verify structure); 2-Et-5-Hex-Th (abbrev.); 42908-64-5 (CAS Registry Number)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-5-Hexylthiophene is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and incompatible organic solvents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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