Description

5''-Bromo-3'-Decyl-2,2',5',2''-Terthiophene is a functionalized terthiophene derivative, a key building block in advanced organic electronic materials. Its molecular structure, featuring a bromine substituent and a long alkyl chain, allows for precise tuning of optoelectronic properties and processability. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing next-generation organic semiconductors, particularly for applications in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic devices.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: A critical monomer for the synthesis of conjugated polymers and small molecules used in organic electronics.
• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): Serves as a core building block to create high-mobility p-type semiconductor materials for thin-film transistors.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs): Used in the development of donor or acceptor materials for efficient solar cell active layers.
• Chemical Sensing: Functional component in the fabrication of sensors due to the conductivity changes of polythiophenes upon analyte interaction.
• Electrochromic Devices: Building block for polymers that change color upon electrochemical oxidation/reduction.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: High-purity material for fundamental research in material science, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	5''-Bromo-3'-Decyl-2,2',5',2''-Terthiophene
CAS No.	477335-05-0
Molecular Formula	C28H35BrS3
Molecular Weight	539.66 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Decyl-5''-bromo-2,2':5',2''-terthiophene; 5-Bromo-3'-decyl-2,2':5',2''-terthiophene; 2,2':5',2''-Terthiophene, 5''-bromo-3'-decyl-; 5''-Bromo-3'-decylterthiophene; BDT (common abbreviation); 3'-Decyl-5''-bromoterthiophene; Bromo-decyl-terthiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5''-Bromo-3'-Decyl-2,2',5',2''-Terthiophene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for electronic grade applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support custom synthesis and purification to meet specific research or development specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 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.