Pentacene-6,13-dione, CAS No. 3029-32-1

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3029-32-1

Catalog No. EBD90933

CAS 3029-32-1

Name Pentacene-6,13-dione

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Pentacene-6,13-dione 6,13-Dihydropentacene-6,13-dione 6,13-pentacenequinone 6,13-Pentacenedione 6,13-pentacenequinone(6ci,7ci)

Molecular Formula: C22H12O2

Molecular Weight: 308.33

MDL Number: MFCD00003709

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > Thiophene, Pyrene, and Fluorene Derivatives

Product Description:

Pentacene-6,13-dione is a key intermediate and precursor in the synthesis of pentacene, a highly important organic semiconductor material. Its structure consists of a pentacene backbone where the central rings are oxidized to quinone functionalities. This diketone derivative is more stable and easier to handle and purify than pentacene itself. The primary application of pentacene-6,13-dione is as a building block for organic electronic devices. It serves as the direct precursor for pentacene via a simple reduction reaction. Pentacene is renowned for its high charge carrier mobility and is extensively used in organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. Research focuses on its role in developing high-performance, flexible electronics. As a fundamental synthon, it is also valuable in materials chemistry for constructing larger acene derivatives or functionalized pentacene compounds aimed at tuning electronic properties, solubility, and film morphology for advanced optoelectronic applications.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 394 °C

Boiling Point: 557.5 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 204.1 °C

Density: 1.357 g/cm3

Solubility: insoluble

Analytical Data

Appearance: yellow powder