Description

Rubrene (CAS 517-51-1) is a highly fluorescent organic compound with the molecular formula C₄₂H₂₈ and the IUPAC name 5,6,11,12-tetraphenyltetracene. This bright red crystalline solid is renowned for its exceptional photoluminescence and high charge-carrier mobility, making it a critical material in advanced optoelectronic research. Rubrene exhibits remarkable stability and efficiency in organic semiconductor applications, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), and photovoltaic devices. Its unique electronic properties stem from its extended conjugated tetracene core and four phenyl substituents, which enhance both solubility and performance in thin-film formulations. Rubrene is supplied as a high-purity reagent (>98%) with rigorous quality control to ensure consistency in research and industrial applications. Ideal for researchers and scientists working on next-generation organic electronic materials.

Properties

• CAS Number: 517-51-1
• Complexity: 696
• IUPAC Name: 5,6,11,12-tetraphenyltetracene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C42H28/c1-5-17-29(18-6-1)37-33-25-13-14-26-34(33)39(31-21-9-3-10-22-31)42-40(32-23-11-4-12-24-32)36-28-16-15-27-35(36)38(41(37)42)30-19-7-2-8-20-30/h1-28H
• InChI Key: YYMBJDOZVAITBP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 532.219100893
• Molecular Formula: C42H28
• Molecular Weight: 532.7
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)C2=C3C=CC=CC3=C(C4=C(C5=CC=CC=C5C(=C24)C6=CC=CC=C6)C7=CC=CC=C7)C8=CC=CC=C8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 532.219100893
• Physical Description: Dark brown or red powder;
• Synonyms: Rubrene, 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene, 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenyltetracene, Naphthacene, 5,6,11,12-tetraphenyl-, Rubren, rubreneperoxide, EINECS 208-242-0, NSC 16080, DTXSID8060161, DTXCID6041058, 5,6,11,12Tetraphenyltetracene, Naphthacene, 5,6,11,12tetraphenyl, 208-242-0, yymbjdozvaitbp-uhfffaoysa-n, 517-51-1, MFCD00003703, Rubrene, powder, Rubrene, >=98%, SCHEMBL20936, YSWG759, 5,11,12-Tetraphenyltetracene, SCHEMBL4910487, 5,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene, NSC16080, 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthalene, Naphthacene,6,11,12-tetraphenyl-, NSC-16080, NSC614322, AKOS015840537, 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene #, FR32858, NSC-614322, Rubrene, 99%, purified by sublimation, SB66361, AC-33681, AS-62209, DB-052017, CS-0110891, NS00032333, ST51003114, T0561, T2233, Rubrene; (5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene), 5,6,11,12-tetraphenyl-naphthacene, (rubrene), Q415911, Rubrene, sublimed grade, 99.99% trace metals basis, 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene (purified by sublimation), 5,6,11,12-Tetraphenylnaphthacene, (purified by sublimation)

Application

Rubrene is widely used as a key component in organic electronic devices due to its high charge-carrier mobility and strong fluorescence. It serves as an active layer in OLEDs and OFETs, enabling efficient light emission and electronic switching. Researchers also utilize Rubrene in the development of organic solar cells to improve energy conversion efficiency. Its stability and performance make it a benchmark material for studying charge transport in organic semiconductors. Additionally, Rubrene is employed in sensing applications and as a dopant to enhance the properties of other organic materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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