138184-36-8

Basic information

• Product Name: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene]
• Synonyms: {1-[(2-ethylhexyl)oxy]-2-Methoxyethenyl}benzene;Poly(2-Methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexoxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene);Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] Poly(2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexoxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene;Regular-MEH-PPV;Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy) phenylenevinylene-1,4-diyl];Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene];Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] average Mn 150,000-250,000;Poly[2-Methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] average Mn 40,000-70,000
• CAS NO: 138184-36-8
• Molecular Formula: C51H72O6X2
• Molecular Weight: 781.124
• Product Categories: OTFT/OFET/OPV Materials
• Mol File: 138184-36-8.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.99 g/cm3
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• Solubility: Toluene or chlorobenzene
• CAS DataBase Reference: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene](CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene](138184-36-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene](138184-36-8)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 3
• Hazardous Substances Data: 138184-36-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene] (MEH-PPV) is a poly(phenylenevinylene) (PPV) derivative that is a conducting organic semiconductor with low molecular weight and hydrophobic characteristics. It is particularly favorable for device fabrication due to its great solubility in most common organic solvents, which is attributed to its asymmetric side chains. MEH-PPV is one of the most celebrated and studied polymer semiconductors, known for its applications in various electronic devices.

Uses

Used in Electronic Devices:
Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] is used as a conducting polymer for the fabrication of electronic devices such as field effect transistors (FET), photovoltaic cells, light-emitting diodes (LED), sensors for biomedical applications, and photodiodes.
Used in Solar Cells:
In the solar cell industry, Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] is used as a conducting polymer in solar cells and carbon nanotube OLEDs. It is useful in producing bright and efficient white polymeric light-emitting diodes (PLED) and is filtered before application.
Used in Polymer Solar Cells:
Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylene vinylene] (MEH-PPV) is used as a conducting polymer in the first example of a polymer solar cell with a bilayer heterojunction cell utilizing MEH-PPV and the Buckminsterfullerene C60. This cell achieved a power conversion efficiency of 0.04% using monochromatic light.
Used in Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs):
MEH-PPV is used as a conducting polymer in the fabrication of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), which are essential components in the development of flexible and lightweight electronic devices.
Used in Perovskite Solar Cells:
Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2-ethylhexyloxy)-1,4-phenylenevinylene] is also used in the development of perovskite solar cells, which are known for their high efficiency and potential for low-cost production.

Classification

PPV derivatives, Hole-injection layer materials, Hole transport layer materials; Polymer light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), Organic photovoltaics (OPVs), Organic electronics。