TIPS Pentacene Data Sheet


6,13-bis(triisopropylsilylethinyl)pentacene commonly known as TIPS-pentacene

TIPS Pentacene


Generic Properties

Appearance Dark Blue Solid
Molecular Formula C44H54Si2
Molecular Weight 639.07
Solvents Anisole, butylbenzene, chlorobenzene, chloroform, dichlorobenzene, tetrahydrofuran, toluene, xylene
Recommended solvent Toluene
Recommended concentration 10 mg/ml (drop cast / spin cast)


Batch Specific Properties

Batch Number 49955
Purity (HPLC) >99.5%
Trace metal analysis (ICP OES) Na, K, Sn, Mg, Ca, Zn, Al, Ba all < 5 PPM
DSC Endotherm melt onset 255°C
DSC Exotherm onset 260°C


DSC Trace DSC trace

NMR Trace NMR trace


Crystallisation Images

Images below taken of thin films of TIPS-pentacene deposited by spin casting and drop casting from toluene (10 mg/ml) on SiO2 showing the strong crystallisation behaviour especially in slow dried films.

Spin Cast from Toluene - 1000rpm
Spin coated 1000 RPM

Spin cast from toluene - 300rpm
Spin coated 300 RPM

Drop cast from toluene - covered
Drop cast (covered)

To the best of our knowledge the technical information provided here is accurate. However, Ossila assume no liability for the accuracy of this information. The values provided here are typical at the time of manufacture and may vary over time and from batch to batch



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