Description

2,7,12-Tribromo-5,5',10,10',15,15'-Hexahexyltruxene is a high-purity, functionalized truxene derivative, a star-shaped polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) of significant interest in advanced materials science. This compound matters for its role as a precise molecular building block, offering a rigid, conjugated core with bromine substituents for further functionalization and hexyl side chains for enhanced solubility. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics and nanomaterials, where it serves as a key precursor for discotic liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and supramolecular assemblies.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Precursor: Acts as a core unit for synthesizing hole-transport materials (HTMs) and electron-accepting molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• Discotic Liquid Crystal Synthesis: The truxene core with peripheral alkyl chains is ideal for creating columnar mesophases, which are valuable for one-dimensional charge transport in electronic devices.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Nanostructures: Serves as a building block for constructing complex 2D and 3D architectures, such as organic cages, polymers, and gels, via Suzuki or Sonogashira cross-coupling reactions.
• Photonics and Sensor Materials: Used in the development of fluorescent sensors and light-harvesting systems due to its extended π-conjugation and tunable photophysical properties.
• Polymer and Dendrimer Chemistry: Functions as a multifunctional core for star-shaped polymers and dendrimers, imparting unique thermal and solution-processing characteristics.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in materials chemistry, exploring new properties of π-conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,7,12-Tribromo-5,5',10,10',15,15'-Hexahexyltruxene
CAS No.	600172-86-9
Molecular Formula	C57H75Br3
Molecular Weight	984.91 g/mol
Synonyms	2,7,12-Tribromo-5,5',10,10',15,15'-hexahexyl-10,15-dihydro-5H-diindeno[1,2-a:1',2'-c]fluorene; Tribromohexahexyltruxene; Hexahexyltribromotruxene; Truxene derivative, tribromo hexahexyl; 5,5',10,10',15,15'-Hexahexyl-2,7,12-tribromotruxene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,7,12-Tribromo-5,5',10,10',15,15'-Hexahexyltruxene is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive electronic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Elemental Analysis	Conforms to theoretical values

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