Description

α-Sexithiophene is a high-purity organic semiconductor material belonging to the oligothiophene family. This compound is valued for its excellent charge-carrier mobility and well-defined electronic properties, making it a critical component in advanced material science research and development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and nanotechnology.

Application

• As a key active layer material in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and thin-film transistors (TFTs).
• In the development of organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• As a model compound for studying charge transport and photophysical properties in conjugated oligomers.
• For the fabrication of electroluminescent devices and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• In advanced sensor technology due to its responsive electronic structure.
• As a building block for synthesizing more complex thiophene-based polymers and dendrimers.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Sexithiophene
CAS No.	88493-55-4
Molecular Formula	C24H14S6
Molecular Weight	486.70 g/mol
Synonyms	α-6T; α-Sexithiophene; 2,2':5',2'':5'',2''':5''',2'''':5'''',2'''''-Sexithiophene; Hexathiophene; Oligothiophene-6; T6; 6T
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-Sexithiophene is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, meeting the exacting requirements of advanced material research. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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., argon or nitrogen) 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
UV-Vis Absorption	Characteristic spectrum
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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