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trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile (CAS 300364-84-5)

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Alternate Names:
DCTB
CAS Number:
300364-84-5
Purity:
≥99%
Molecular Weight:
250.34
Molecular Formula:
C17H18N2
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Trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile, referred to as DCTB, is a molecular compound extensively used in the field of organic electronics and materials science research. It acts as an effective electron acceptor and is frequently used to facilitate the formation of charge-transfer complexes in the study of organic semiconductors. This property makes DCTB an important agent in the research aimed at improving the efficiency of organic photovoltaic cells. By integrating DCTB within organic electronic devices, scientists are able to analyze the charge separation and transport phenomena that are critical for the development of highly efficient organic solar cells. Additionally, its strong electron-accepting characteristics enable researchers to investigate the fundamental interactions between different molecular species in mixed organic systems, leading to potential advancements in the design of novel organic electronic materials.


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trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile, 250 mg

sc-255670
250 mg
$33.00

trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile, 1 g

sc-255670A
1 g
$87.00

trans-2-[3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-methyl-2-propenylidene]malononitrile, 5 g

sc-255670B
5 g
$333.00