Description

2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane is a specialized fluorinated derivative of the TCNQ (tetracyanoquinodimethane) family, a class of compounds renowned for their strong electron-accepting properties. This material is critical for advanced research and development in the field of organic electronics and functional materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the semiconductor, photovoltaics, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• As a key n-type semiconductor material in the fabrication of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• As an electron acceptor component in organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and dye-sensitized solar cells.
• In the synthesis of charge-transfer complexes and organic conductors for molecular electronics research.
• As a dopant or additive to modify the electrical properties of polymeric and thin-film materials.
• For fundamental electrochemical and spectroscopic studies due to its distinct redox behavior.
• In the development of chemical sensors and advanced catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane
CAS No.	69857-37-0
Molecular Formula	C13H4FN4
Molecular Weight	235.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-F-TCNQ; 2-Fluoro-TCNQ; 2-Fluorotetracyanoquinodimethane; F4-TCNQ (common for tetrafluoro, but sometimes used erroneously); 2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyano-p-quinodimethane; 2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane; 2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane (2-F-TCNQ); 2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-7,7,8,8-Tetracyanoquinodimethane is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive (store away from light); therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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