3-Octylthiophene is used as a starting material in the synthesis of the following 2,5-dibromo-3-octylthiophene, poly(3-butylthiophene)-b-poly(3-octylthiophene), a diblock copoly(3-alkylthiophene), regioregular poly(3-octylthiophene).
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Applications
3-Octylthiophene is used as a starting material in the synthesis of the following 2,5-dibromo-3-octylthiophene, poly(3-butylthiophene)-b-poly(3-octylthiophene), a diblock copoly(3-alkylthiophene), regioregular poly(3-octylthiophene).
Solubility
Soluble in organic solvents.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Zhangquan Peng.; Shaojun Dong. Formation of a Self-Assembled Monolayer of 2-Mercapto-3-n-octylthiophene on Gold. Langmuir. 2001, 17, (16), 4904-4909.
- B. Sixou.; B. Pepin-Donat.; M. Nechtschein. The routes towards three-dimensional conducting polymers: 2. Transport properties of fully conjugated gels of poly(3-n-octylthiophene). Polymer. 1997, 38, (7), 1581-1587.