Description

α-Septithiophene CAS NO 86100-63-2 is a high-purity, specialized oligothiophene compound characterized by its extended conjugated system. This structure is critical for applications requiring precise electronic and optical properties, making it a valuable advanced material for research and development. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the organic electronics, photonics, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• As a key building block (monomer) in the synthesis of conjugated polymers for organic semiconductors.
• In the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs).
• As a charge-transport material or dopant in light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• For use in chemical sensors due to its responsive electronic properties.
• As a model compound in fundamental research on charge transport and optoelectronic phenomena.
• In the fabrication of non-linear optical (NLO) materials for photonic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Septithiophene
CAS No.	86100-63-2
Molecular Formula	C28H14S7
Molecular Weight	590.82 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptathiophene; α-7T; α-Septithiophene; 2,2':5',2'':5'',2''':5''',2'''':5'''',2''''':5''''',2'''''':5'''''',2'''''''-Septithiophene; Oligothiophene (n=7); 7T; Septithiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Septithiophene is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding electronic applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and specific properties is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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