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1,8-Diiodooctane, 97+%, stab. with copper, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
1,8-Diiodooctane is utilized to improve the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells. It is also employed as a processing additive to improve the morphology and the efficiency of bulk heterojunctions solar cells based on the regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene).
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1,8-Diiodooctane is utilized to improve the power conversion efficiency of polymer solar cells. It is also employed as a processing additive to improve the morphology and the efficiency of bulk heterojunctions solar cells based on the regioregular poly(3-hexylthiophene).
Solubility
Miscible with methanol.
Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with water and strong bases.
Specifications
Density
1.84
Boiling Point
167°C to 169°C (6 mmHg)
Flash Point
>110°C (230°F)
Refractive Index
1.5635
Quantity
50 g
Beilstein
1735437
Sensitivity
Light sensitive
Synonym
octane, 1,8-diiodo, octamethylene diiodide, pubchem3851, octane,1,8-diiodo, acmc-1cljq, 1,8-bis iodanyl octane, 1,8-diiodooctane, stabilized with copper, stabilizedwithcopperchip, 1,8-diiodooctane, contains copper as stabilizer
Solubility Information
Miscible with methanol.
SMILES
C(CCCCI)CCCI
Hazard Category
Warning
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H315-H319
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement
GHS P Statement
P280-P305+P351+P338-P362-P321-P332+P313-P337+P313
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Specific treatment (see label).
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
EINECSNumber
246-456-6
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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