Description

4,4-Di-n-Hexyl-Dithieno[3,2-B:2',3'-D]Silole is a high-purity, functionalized silole derivative, a key building block in advanced organic electronic materials. Its unique fused-ring structure with extended hexyl side chains provides excellent solubility and processability, which is critical for developing high-performance optoelectronic devices. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic photovoltaics (OPVs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and organic field-effect transistors (OFETs).

Application

• As an electron-donor or hole-transport material in the active layer of organic solar cells (OPVs).
• As a key component in emissive or charge-transport layers for high-efficiency OLED displays and lighting.
• As a semiconducting material in the fabrication of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) for flexible electronics.
• As a chemical precursor for synthesizing more complex conjugated polymers and small molecules.
• In academic and industrial R&D for exploring new properties of dithienosilole-based materials.
• For use in photodetectors and sensor applications leveraging its optoelectronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,4-Di-n-Hexyl-Dithieno[3,2-B:2',3'-D]Silole
CAS No.	906372-08-5
Molecular Formula	C26H38S2Si
Molecular Weight	442.80 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Dihexyl-4H-dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]silole; 4,4-Dihexyl-dithienosilole; DTS(Hex)2; 2,6-Bis(hexyl)-4,4-dihexyl-4H-silolo[3,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene; Dithieno[3,2-b:2',3'-d]silole, 4,4-dihexyl-; 4,4-Di-n-hexyldithienosilole
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4,4-Di-n-Hexyl-Dithieno[3,2-B:2',3'-D]Silole is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, critical for electronic applications. Our standard grade meets typical R&D and pilot-scale material requirements. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solid
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.