1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene is used as a wavelength shifter. It is also used as an electroluminescent dye, which glows blue with an electroluminescent dye.
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Applications1,1,4,4-Tetraphenyl-1,3-butadiene is used as a wavelength shifter. It is also used as an electroluminescent dye, which glows blue with an electroluminescent dye.
SolubilitySoluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, tolune and acetic acid.
NotesIncompatible with strong oxidizing agents.