Description

Poly(3,3'''-Didodecyl Quaterthiophene) is a high-performance conjugated polymer belonging to the polythiophene family, specifically engineered with long dodecyl side chains to enhance solubility and processability. This material is crucial for its exceptional semiconducting properties, including high charge carrier mobility and tunable optoelectronic characteristics. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and sensor technology for developing next-generation devices.

Application

• Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs): As a key active layer material due to its high hole mobility and environmental stability.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Utilized as an electron donor material in bulk heterojunction solar cells for efficient light absorption and charge generation.
• Chemical and Biological Sensors: Employed in sensing platforms where its conductivity changes upon interaction with specific analytes.
• Electrochromic Devices: For smart windows and displays, leveraging its ability to change color with applied voltage.
• Printed Electronics: Ideal for inkjet or screen printing of conductive and semiconductive patterns on flexible substrates.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a benchmark material for studying structure-property relationships in conjugated polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Poly(3,3'''-Didodecyl Quaterthiophene)
CAS No.	827343-06-6
Molecular Formula	(C60H92S4)n
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (Polymer)
Synonyms	Poly(Didodecylquaterthiophene); P3DDQT; Poly(3,3'''-didodecyl-2,2':5',2'':5'',2'''-quaterthiophene); Poly(3,3'''-didodecylquaterthiophene); PDQT; Conjugated Polymer PQT-12; Organic Semiconductor Polymer; Polythiophene Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Poly(3,3'''-Didodecyl Quaterthiophene) is synthesized and purified under controlled conditions to ensure consistent performance. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including analysis of molecular weight distribution, regioregularity, and impurity profiles, to ensure compliance with research and development standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific characteristics is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store the product in a freezer at -20°C under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) to prevent oxidation and degradation. Allow the container to reach room temperature in a dry environment before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark purple to black solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Regioregularity (NMR)	> 95% (Head-to-Tail)
Number Average Molecular Weight (Mn)	10,000 - 50,000 g/mol (GPC)
Polydispersity Index (PDI)	1.5 - 2.5
Residual Catalyst (Metals)	< 100 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., Chloroform, Toluene)

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