Balq

• CAT Number: M440007
• CAS Number: 146162-54-1
• Molecular Formula: C32H25AlN2O3
• Molecular Weight: 512.50
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: bis[(2-methylquinolin-8-yl)oxy]-(4-phenylphenoxy)alumane; Bis(8-hydroxy-2-methylquinoline)-(4-phenylphenoxy)aluminum; Bis(2-methyl-8-quinolinolate)-4-(phenylphenolato)aluminium; Aluminum,([1,1′-biphenyl]-4-olato)bis(2-methyl-8-quinolinolato-kN1,kO8)-; Bis(2-methyl-8-quinolinolato-N1,O8)-(1,1/’-Biphenyl-4-olato)aluminum; Bis(2-methyl-8-quinolinolato-N1,O8)-(1,1′-Biphenyl-4-olato)aluminum
• Storage: Room Temperature (Recommended in a cool and dark place)
• IUPAC Name: bis[(2-methylquinolin-8-yl)oxy]-(4-phenylphenoxy)alumane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H10O.2C10H9NO.Al/c13-12-8-6-11(7-9-12)10-4-2-1-3-5-10;2*1-7-5-6-8-3-2-4-9(12)10(8)11-7;/h1-9,13H;2*2-6,12H,1H3;/q;;;+3/p-3
• InChIKey: UFVXQDWNSAGPHN-UHFFFAOYSA-K
• SMILES: CC1=NC2=C(C=CC=C2O[Al](OC3=CC=C(C=C3)C4=CC=CC=C4)OC5=CC=CC6=C5N=C(C=C6)C)C=C1

Bis(2-methyl-8-quinolinolato)(phenolato)aluminum (Balq)(CAT: M440007) is an aluminum-based coordination compound widely employed as an electron-transport and hole-blocking material in organic optoelectronic devices. Its rigid quinolinolato framework provides excellent thermal stability, strong electron affinity, and reliable film-forming ability. Balq is frequently utilized in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), where it improves charge balance, enhances device efficiency, and extends operational lifetime. In addition to its role in OLED architectures, Balq serves as a useful model compound in coordination chemistry and photophysical studies. With its balance of stability, charge-transport performance, and versatility, Balq remains an important material in next-generation display and optoelectronic applications.