Description

1,6-Diphenyl-1,3,5-Hexatriene-4'-Propionic Acid is a specialized conjugated polyene derivative that serves as a critical building block and fluorescent probe in advanced materials science. Its unique structure, featuring an extended π-conjugated system terminated with a carboxylic acid functional group, makes it invaluable for modulating optical and electronic properties. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, organic electronics, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel sensors, light-harvesting materials, and bio-conjugates.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Probes: Used as a lipophilic membrane probe or fluorescent tag in biophysical research and cellular imaging due to its strong fluorescence and sensitivity to the local environment.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Acts as a key precursor or dopant in the synthesis of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic materials, leveraging its conjugated backbone for charge transport.
• Polymer Functionalization: The propionic acid group allows for covalent attachment to polymers, nanoparticles, or surfaces to create functional materials with tailored optical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in fundamental studies of energy transfer, photophysics, and the assembly of supramolecular structures.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex polyene derivatives and specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Diphenyl-1,3,5-Hexatriene-4'-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	84294-98-4
Molecular Formula	C23H20O2
Molecular Weight	328.41 g/mol
Synonyms	DPH-Propionic Acid; 4'-(3-Carboxypropyl)-1,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-hexatriene; 1,6-Diphenylhexatriene-4'-propanoic Acid; DPH-PA; (E,E,E)-4-(3-Carboxypropyl)-1,6-diphenyl-1,3,5-hexatriene; Fluorescent Probe DPH derivative; Polyene carboxylic acid derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Diphenyl-1,3,5-Hexatriene-4'-Propionic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles via validated methods such as HPLC and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with the stringent requirements of research-grade and fine chemical standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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