4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene

CAS: 389-58-2

Ref. 3D-FC13994

Product Information

• Name: 4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene
• Synonyms: 3,4-Dithia-7H-cyclopenta[a]pentalene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene is a molecule that has been shown to be photovoltaic. It has an optical absorption spectrum that peaks in the UV region and is able to absorb light from 300 to 400 nm. 4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene can be fabricated into devices by means of cyclic voltammetry or other techniques. As a result of its high electron mobility and its ability to absorb visible light, this molecule may lead to high efficiency solar cells. Photovoltaic devices made with 4H-Cyclopenta[2,1-b:3,4-b']dithiophene have been shown to have efficiencies as high as 2%.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 178.28 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₆S₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H6S2/c1-3-10-8-6(1)5-7-2-4-11-9(7)8/h1-4H,5H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=UITASDKJJNYORO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: c1cc2c(s1)-c1sccc1C2