TCI D4633 2,6-Diphenylbenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']difuran is a conjugated organic compound built on a benzodifuran core bearing two phenyl groups at the 2 and 6 positions, offered by AMI Scientific for electronic materials research. In the laboratory, this compound serves both as a functional material and as an intermediate in the development of optoelectronic devices, particularly organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Its fused heteroaromatic framework makes it an attractive candidate for structure–property relationship studies on organic semiconductors, from fundamental photophysics research through to laboratory-scale thin film fabrication.
The characteristics that lead researchers to select this compound are its rigid, planar, and extensively conjugated molecular framework, a result of fusing two furan rings onto a central benzene core, together with the two phenyl substituents that further extend electron delocalization. This combination is commonly associated with attractive light-emitting behavior and charge carrier transport properties in OLED materials, as well as thermal stability adequate for deposition processes. In addition, the presence of oxygen atoms within the rings offers an opportunity to tune HOMO–LUMO energy levels, which is highly relevant when a material must be matched to the other layers of a device stack.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is typically used in university and institutional research groups working on organic semiconductors and optoelectronics, where small quantities of well-defined molecular building blocks are needed for exploratory synthesis and device studies. It fits work carried out at bench and pilot scale: spectroscopic characterization, preparation of test thin films, and use as a starting point for further functionalization within materials chemistry and applied physics programs.
- OLED emissive and functional layer research — the rigid, extensively conjugated benzodifuran framework supports investigation of light emission behavior in laboratory-fabricated device architectures.
- Organic semiconductor structure–property studies — the well-defined fused heteroaromatic core allows researchers to correlate molecular geometry and conjugation length with measured electronic behavior.
- Synthetic intermediate for materials chemistry — the phenyl-substituted difuran scaffold provides a starting framework for further functionalization toward new conjugated compounds and derivatives.
- Photophysical characterization work — the extended electron delocalization across the fused core makes this compound suitable for absorption, emission, and related spectroscopic measurements in solution or film.
- Laboratory-scale thin film preparation — thermal stability adequate for deposition processes allows the material to be used in preparing test films for optoelectronic evaluation.
| Brand | TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 5379-77-1 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Materials Science > Electronic Materials > Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials |
| Pack sizes | — |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | store as indicated on the manufacturer's label and product documentation |
- Product code: D4633
- Chemical name: 2,6-Diphenylbenzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']difuran
Store the container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and incompatible materials, following the storage conditions stated on the manufacturer's label and safety data sheet. Keep the material in its original container, or in a clean, chemically compatible, clearly labeled vessel if transferred. As with any organic material intended for electronic applications, minimize unnecessary exposure to air, moisture, and light to help preserve sample quality. Handle in a fume hood using appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, and a laboratory coat, and avoid generating or inhaling dust. Consult the manufacturer's safety data sheet before use and dispose of residues in accordance with applicable laboratory waste procedures.
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