Description

Hexaphenylbenzene is a highly functionalized, star-shaped polyaromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with a unique three-dimensional structure, serving as a critical building block in advanced materials science. Its rigid, propeller-like conformation and extended π-system make it an invaluable precursor for creating complex molecular architectures and functional organic materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, supramolecular chemistry, and nanotechnology, where precise molecular design dictates material performance.

Application

• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a core or dopant material in the emissive layer to improve efficiency and color purity due to its excellent charge transport and thermal stability.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Acts as an alignment layer additive or a component in liquid crystalline materials to enhance electro-optical properties.
• Supramolecular Chemistry & Host-Guest Systems: Serves as a versatile scaffold for constructing molecular cages, receptors, and complex 3D networks through self-assembly.
• Polymer & Dendrimer Synthesis: Functions as a multi-functional core unit for building hyperbranched polymers and dendrimers with controlled architecture.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Investigated for its potential in photonic applications owing to its large delocalized electron system and possible NLO properties.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Precursors: Can be utilized as a precursor for depositing carbon-rich thin films or graphene-like materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for synthetic organic chemistry research, catalysis studies, and the development of novel aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaphenylbenzene
CAS No.	992-04-1
Molecular Formula	C42H30
Molecular Weight	534.69 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexaphenylbenzene; HPB; Perphenylbenzene; Benzene, hexaphenyl-; Hexaphenyl-benzene; NSC 407180; Hexaphenyl Benzen
EINECS	213-590-2

Quality Control

Our Hexaphenylbenzene is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and advanced material synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	454 - 458 °C

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