Description

4,4'-Dimethyltetrathiafulvalene is a specialized organic semiconductor building block and a key derivative of the tetrathiafulvalene (TTF) family. This compound matters for its excellent electron-donor properties, which are fundamental in the development of conductive charge-transfer complexes and organic electronic materials. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, molecular electronics, and advanced material science for creating components like organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and sensors.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Fabrication: As a core electron-donor component in the synthesis of conductive charge-transfer salts and organic metals.
• Molecular Electronics: Building block for the development of molecular wires, switches, and other nanoscale electronic devices.
• Electrochemical Sensors: Used in the modification of electrodes to create highly sensitive and selective sensor platforms.
• Non-Linear Optical Materials: Key precursor in the research and production of materials with non-linear optical (NLO) properties.
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Serves as a redox-active unit in the construction of complex supramolecular assemblies and machines.
• Research & Development: Critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new conductive organic materials and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dimethyltetrathiafulvalene
CAS No.	5058-43-5
Molecular Formula	C10H10S4
Molecular Weight	258.44 g/mol
Synonyms	DMTTF; 4,4',5,5'-Tetrahydro-4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bi-1,3-dithiolylidene; 2,2'-Bi-1,3-dithiole-4,4',5,5'-tetrahydro-4,4'-dimethyl; Tetrathiafulvalene, 4,4'-dimethyl-; 4,4'-Dimethyl-TTF; 4,4'-Dimethyl-2,2'-bi-1,3-dithiole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dimethyltetrathiafulvalene is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere if possible, as tetrathiafulvalene derivatives can be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and light. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Elemental Analysis	Conforms to theoretical values

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