CuPc

CuPc, or copper(II) phthalocyanine, is a blue organometallic compound also known as Phthalocyanine Blue or Pigment Blue 15. Thanks to its properties, it is widely used in areas such as industrial pigments, OLED, organic photovoltaics (OPV), and perovskite solar cells (PSC).

CuPc is characterized by high thermal stability (TGA: >430 °C), sublimed purity >99%, and appears as a dark blue powder or needles. It also has specific optical properties: absorption maxima at 345 nm and 631 nm (in DCM), and photoluminescence maximum at 404 nm (in film).

Due to its electron-rich structure, CuPc functions as a hole injection layer (HIL) in OLED devices, enhancing their light output, durability, and energy efficiency.

Yes, CuPc serves as a p-type semiconducting material in organic and hybrid solar cells, including perovskite-based technologies. Its photoconductivity and chemical stability make it a valuable component of active layers.

CuPc stands out as a durable organic semiconductor, ideal for vacuum thin-film deposition. With HOMO ~5.2 eV and LUMO ~3.5 eV, it is compatible with a wide range of organic electronic architectures.

CuPc is also known as copper(II) phthalocyanine, Pigment Blue 15, or simply CuPc.

It is a commercial name widely used in the dye and pigment industry, describing various crystalline forms of copper(II) phthalocyanine, applied in paints, inks, plastics, and other pigmented materials.

CuPc is used as a stable, durable pigment in coatings, textiles, plastics, and as a catalyst in redox reactions. Its light and thermal resistance make it a versatile material.

Yes, in thin-film form, CuPc shows catalytic activity and photoconductivity, making it useful in sensors and solar energy conversion.

CuPc is increasingly implemented as a transport layer in hybrid perovskite solar cells, improving stability and energy conversion efficiency.

CuPc combines high chemical resistance, broad electronic application range, and easy structural modification. It is sublimable, enabling integration into vacuum-based technologies.

Yes, CuPc is offered in a sublimed form with >99% purity by companies such as Noctiluca, ready for use in high-end applications like OLED, OPV, and PSC.

In dichloromethane (DCM), CuPc absorbs light at 345 nm and 631 nm, while its photoluminescence maximum (in film) is observed at 404 nm.

Thanks to its coordination structure with a central copper atom, CuPc enables effective charge transport, essential for devices such as OLEDs, OPVs, and optoelectronic sensors.

Yes, CuPc is commercially available in various quantities and purities. Noctiluca offers both research samples and industrial-scale deliveries.

Yes, CuPc is a non-toxic, safe-to-use compound that can meet REACH, RoHS, and other environmental standards.

Yes, as an organic semiconducting material, CuPc can be used in low-emission processes, such as the production of flexible solar cells and heavy metal-free OLED components. Its stability and recyclability support the principles of green chemistry.

CuPc provides greater chemical and thermal stability than PEDOT:PSS, which can be hygroscopic and degrade adjacent layers. In OLED and OPV devices, CuPc often serves as a more stable alternative with better energy level alignment to active layers.

Yes, CuPc can be used in inkjet printing, slot-die coating, or roll-to-roll processing, especially when solubility is modified and appropriate solvents are used. This makes it compatible with large-scale printed electronics production.