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Triphenylene (CAS 217-59-4)

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Alternate Names:
9,10-Benzophenanthrene
Application:
Triphenylene is a compound that fluoresces in the ultraviolet region
CAS Number:
217-59-4
Purity:
98%
Molecular Weight:
228.29
Molecular Formula:
C18H12
Supplemental Information:
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For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Triphenylene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that is subject of considerable interest in materials science, particularly in the field of organic electronics and nanotechnology. Its planar structure and extended π-conjugation make it an ideal candidate for the study of organic semiconductor properties. Some have have explored its applications in the design and development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic photovoltaics (OPVs) due to its potential for charge transport and light absorption. Triphenylene is also investigated for its self-assembly properties, which are relevant in the creation of liquid crystalline materials that have applications in display technologies. Its ability to form stable radical ions is leveraged in the study of charge storage materials, which are for the advancement of battery and supercapacitor technologies. The compound′s robustness and environmental stability further make it a subject for organic thin films and coatings that require long-term durability.


Triphenylene (CAS 217-59-4) References

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Triphenylene, 1 g

sc-280161
1 g
$77.00