1,4-Diiodobutane is used as an additive to enhance perovskite solar cell performance. It is used as a crosslinking agent for the synthesis of anion exchange membranes from cellulose.
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Applications
1,4-Diiodobutane is used as an additive to enhance perovskite solar cell performance. It is used as a crosslinking agent for the synthesis of anion exchange membranes from cellulose.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agent.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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