Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] - M.W. average 10,000-100,000

CAS: 138184-36-8

Ref. 3D-FP165854

Product Information

• Name: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] - M.W. average 10,000-100,000
• Synonyms: Poly[[[(2- ethylhexyl) oxy] methoxy- 1, 4- phenylene] - 1, 2- ethenediyl]MEH-PPV
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] (MEH-PPV) is a polymer that has been extensively studied in the past. It has an average molecular weight of 10,000 to 100,000 and exhibits semiconducting properties. MEH-PPV can be synthesized by chemical sulfonation of MEH-PPV with sulfuric acid followed by addition of potassium hydroxide. This process yields a polymer that is soluble in organic solvents. The degree of sulfonation can be controlled by adjusting the ratio of sulfuric acid to MEH-PPV. MEH-PPV can also be synthesized from vinyl alcohol and vinylene monomers by free radical polymerization or copolymerization reactions. In this process, vinyl alcohol and vinylene are copolymerized to form polymers with alternating ethylene glycol and phenylethynyl moieties.

Chemical properties

• Formula: (C₁₇H₂₄O₂)n
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Red Powder