Description

Tetraphenylethylene is a highly versatile organic compound belonging to the class of aggregation-induced emission (AIE) luminogens. Its unique molecular structure, which restricts intramolecular rotation, makes it a cornerstone material for advanced photophysical research and applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, chemical sensing, and bioimaging.

Application

• AIE Luminogen (AIEgen): Core building block for developing novel fluorescent materials that emit strongly in the aggregated or solid state.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a key component in the emissive layer for high-efficiency, non-doped OLED devices.
• Chemical Sensors: Acts as a sensitive probe for the detection of explosives (e.g., picric acid), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and metal ions due to its fluorescence quenching properties.
• Bioimaging and Theranostics: Serves as a platform for creating biocompatible probes for cellular imaging and drug delivery systems.
• Stimuli-Responsive Materials: Foundation for smart materials that change fluorescence in response to mechanical force (mechanochromism), heat, or pH.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated for use in field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells due to its conjugated structure and charge transport properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraphenylethylene
CAS No.	632-51-9
Molecular Formula	C26H20
Molecular Weight	332.44 g/mol
Synonyms	TPE; 1,1,2,2-Tetraphenylethene; Tetraphenylethene; Ethene, 1,1,2,2-tetraphenyl-; NSC 83259; α,α,α',α'-Tetraphenyl-p-xylene (decomposition product); AIE-1 (common research name)
EINECS	211-189-6

Quality Control

Our Tetraphenylethylene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	220 - 225 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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