2,4,5-Triphenylimidazole is used in the synthesis of fluorescent diarylethenes and nanowires of 2,4,5-triphenylimidazole, which finds application as single wire active optical waveguides and optically driven ultraviolet lasers.
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Applications
2,4,5-Triphenylimidazole is used in the synthesis of fluorescent diarylethenes and nanowires of 2,4,5-triphenylimidazole, which finds application as single wire active optical waveguides and optically driven ultraviolet lasers.
Solubility
Soluble in methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases. Store in a cool place.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Takasaki, M.; Hiroki, K.; Iwamura, T. Synthesis of organic-inorganic polymer hybrids from acrylate polymer having a triphenylimidazole moiety via pi-pi interactions. Polym. Bull. 2015, 72 (3), 645-651.
- Motahari, A.; Rostami, A. A.; Omrani, A.; Ehsani, M. On the Thermal Degradation of a Novel Epoxy-Based Nanocomposite Cured With Tryptophan as an Environment-Friendly Curing Agent. J. Macromol. Sci. Part B Phys. 2015, 54 (5), 517-532.