N-OCTYLAMMONIUM IODIDE C₈H₂₀IN 99% OAI CAS 60734-63-6RESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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This material is hygroscopic and light-sensitive, requiring strict protection from moisture and light to prevent irreversible degradation. Storage must be in a sealed, dry, light-protected environment at room temperature, with inert-atmosphere handling during solution preparation.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Exposure to atmospheric moisture causes deliquescence and hydrolysis, irreversibly altering the precursor stoichiometry.
- Light Sensitivity: Photodegradation occurs upon prolonged exposure to light, necessitating light-protective packaging and storage.
- Handling Atmosphere: Precursor solution preparation must be performed in an inert-atmosphere glovebox with H₂O and O₂ levels below 1 ppm to prevent moisture ingress.
- Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents and acidic reagents must be avoided during storage and handling to prevent hazardous reactions.
- Post-Use Sealing: The container cap must be tightened immediately after each use to prevent ambient moisture from entering the container.
This procedure ensures the material remains dry and protected from light during storage and use. Proper handling prevents moisture-induced degradation and maintains purity for reproducible perovskite device fabrication.
Required Equipment: Inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm), Light-protective, desiccated storage container, Chemical-resistant gloves
- Transfer to Storage
Inspect the sealed package upon receipt and immediately transfer the container to a desiccated, light-protected storage cabinet at room temperature. - Prepare Handling Environment
Confirm the glovebox atmosphere is below 1 ppm H₂O and 1 ppm O₂ before opening the container for solution preparation. - Weigh and Dispense
Wear gloves and dispense the required amount of white powder inside the glovebox, minimizing exposure to ambient light by working quickly. - Reseal Container
Tighten the container cap immediately after use and return the container to the desiccated, light-protected storage environment.
Why is the long alkyl chain (C8) specifically advantageous for moisture resistance compared to shorter chain ammonium halides?
The eight-carbon octyl chain provides a hydrophobic steric barrier that effectively blocks moisture penetration into the perovskite lattice, significantly enhancing environmental stability compared to short-chain or aromatic ammonium counterparts. This steric effect is a key advantage for 2D layered perovskite devices requiring long-term operational stability.
What are the critical handling requirements when using n-Octylammonium Iodide as a 2D perovskite spacer precursor?
n-Octylammonium Iodide is hygroscopic and light-sensitive. It must be stored in a light-protected, dry, sealed container at room temperature. For solution preparation, handling should be performed in an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm) to prevent deliquescence and hydrolysis that would irreversibly degrade precursor stoichiometry. The container cap must be tightened immediately after each use.
How does the >99% purity level of OAI impact device reproducibility in 2D/3D perovskite solar cells?
The >99% purity minimizes extrinsic defects in 2D perovskite thin films, supporting reproducible device performance across experimental batches. Low batch impurity content ensures consistent grain boundary passivation and moisture barrier formation, which is critical for reliable comparison of device efficiencies in research settings.
n-Octylammonium Iodide (OAI) is a high-purity (>99%) organic iodide salt designed as a 2D layered perovskite spacer cation, where the long octyl chain provides a hydrophobic steric barrier that enhances moisture resistance and passivates grain boundary defects in perovskite thin films. Its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature mandates strict inert-atmosphere handling and desiccated storage to prevent degradation.
Positive
- Long alkyl chain moisture barrier: The eight-carbon octyl chain provides a hydrophobic steric barrier that blocks moisture penetration into the perovskite lattice, significantly enhancing environmental stability compared to short-chain or aromatic ammonium counterparts.
- Ultra-high purity >99%: Refined to >99% purity with low batch impurity content, the precursor minimizes extrinsic defects in 2D perovskite thin films and supports reproducible device performance across experimental batches.
Trade-offs
- Hygroscopic and light-sensitive storage: The material is hygroscopic and light-sensitive; exposure to atmospheric moisture causes deliquescence and hydrolysis, irreversibly degrading precursor stoichiometry. Requires immediate transfer to a desiccated, light-protected environment upon receipt.
- Inert-atmosphere handling required: When preparing precursor solutions, the white powder must be handled within an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm) to prevent moisture ingress and maintain material integrity.
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