PHENETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE C₈H₁₂CLN 99% PEACL CAS 156-28-5RESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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This material is hygroscopic and light-sensitive, requiring storage under inert atmosphere to prevent deliquescence and hydrolysis. All handling must occur in a nitrogen-filled glovebox with H2O and O2 below 1 ppm to maintain precursor stoichiometry.
- Light Sensitivity: Store in light-protected packaging to prevent photodegradation.
- Moisture Sensitivity: Keep sealed in a dry environment to avoid moisture ingress and deliquescence.
- Glovebox Requirement: Perform powder weighing and solution preparation in a nitrogen-filled inert glovebox with H2O <1 ppm and O2 <1 ppm.
- Cap Closure: Tighten the container cap immediately after each use to prevent moisture entry.
- Long-Term Storage: Transfer the material to an inert-atmosphere glovebox for long-term storage to maintain stability.
Follow these steps to safely handle and store this hygroscopic, light-sensitive chemical. All steps assume access to an inert glovebox and proper personal protective equipment.
Required Equipment: Inert nitrogen glovebox (H2O <1 ppm, O2 <1 ppm), Light-protective storage container, Protective laboratory gloves
- Cap Closure After Use
Tighten the container cap immediately after each use to prevent moisture ingress. - Personal Protective Equipment
Wear protective gloves throughout all experimental procedures involving this material. - Glovebox Handling
Perform all powder weighing and solution preparation inside a nitrogen-filled inert glovebox with H2O and O2 levels below 1 ppm. - Storage Environment
Store the material in a light-protected, moisture-free environment away from strong oxidizing agents and alkaline reagents. - Long-Term Storage
Transfer the material to an inert-atmosphere glovebox for long-term storage if not used immediately.
Can PEACl be used simultaneously as a 2D perovskite spacer and as a surface passivation additive for 3D perovskites in the same device?
Yes, PEACl serves dual functions: it acts as the organic spacer cation for 2D/quasi-2D Ruddlesden–Popper phase perovskite synthesis and as a surface passivation additive for modifying 3D perovskite thin film surfaces. However, these roles are typically applied in separate layers or processing steps—the 2D spacer function is used during film formation, while surface passivation is applied as a post-treatment on completed 3D films. The same precursor material provides experimental flexibility across multiple device architectures without requiring a separate chemical.
What solvent systems and deposition methods are compatible with PEACl for perovskite thin film fabrication?
PEACl is freely soluble in polar organic solvents including DMF and DMSO, making it directly compatible with standard spin-coating and precursor co-blending deposition protocols. No specialized solvent systems or processing modifications are required, allowing seamless integration into existing perovskite solar cell, photodetector, and LED fabrication workflows.
What are the critical storage and handling requirements to prevent degradation of PEACl?
PEACl is hygroscopic and light-sensitive. It must be stored in a light-protected, dry, sealed container at room temperature; for long-term storage, an inert-atmosphere glovebox (H₂O < 1 ppm, O₂ < 1 ppm) is recommended. Exposure to atmospheric moisture causes deliquescence and hydrolysis, irreversibly degrading precursor stoichiometry. Immediately tighten the container cap after each use and weigh powders inside a nitrogen-filled glovebox to maintain material integrity.
Phenethylammonium Chloride (PEACl, 99%) is a dual-function organic chloride salt for 2D perovskite synthesis and 3D surface passivation, offering hydrophobic moisture barrier formation and chloride-mediated grain morphology control. Its hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature mandates strict inert-atmosphere glovebox storage to prevent irreversible degradation.
Positive
- Dual-Function Versatility: PEACl serves as both a 2D/quasi-2D organic spacer cation and a 3D surface passivation additive, enabling flexible device architecture exploration from a single precursor.
- Hydrophobic Barrier with Morphology Control: The phenethyl chain forms a moisture-blocking layer while the chloride ion regulates crystal growth kinetics, combining environmental protection with optimized grain morphology in one treatment.
Trade-offs
- Strict Light-Protected Hygroscopic Storage Required: The compound is hygroscopic and light-sensitive; must be stored in a sealed, light-protected environment, preferably an inert glovebox, to prevent deliquescence and hydrolysis that irreversibly degrade stoichiometry.
- Moisture Sensitivity Degrades Precursor Integrity: Exposure to ambient moisture causes deliquescence and hydrolysis, compromising precursor stoichiometry and experimental reproducibility; immediate transfer to inert atmosphere after opening is mandatory.
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