Investigation of physical, spectral and thermal properties of a dimethoxy substituted chalcone for opto-electronic device applications

Abstract

We report herewith the experimental results of various analytical techniques performed on a chalcone material 3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-(pyridin-2-yl) prop-2-en-1-one (DMPP). The Scanning electron microscope images disclosed a layered 2D growth pattern. Existing functional groups were identified using FT-IR and FT-Raman spectra while the hydrogen atoms in the molecule were confirmed by 1H NMR spectrum. The title crystal is tested for thermal stability. DMPP melts at118 °C and chemically stable up to 200 °C. This feature makes the material a useful candidate for high temperature optical device applications.