Description

2-[(E)-2-[4-(Diethylamino)Phenyl]Ethenyl]-1-Methylpyridin-1-Ium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the class of hemicyanine dyes, valued for its distinct photophysical properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics, particularly in advanced material science. It serves as a key intermediate and functional material for researchers and manufacturers in the photovoltaic, nonlinear optics (NLO), and sensor technology sectors.

Application

• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key chromophore for developing materials with second- and third-order nonlinear optical properties used in optical switching, modulation, and frequency conversion.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a sensitizer or co-sensitizer to enhance light harvesting and electron injection efficiency.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Utilized in the design of chemosensors and biosensors due to its environment-sensitive fluorescence, enabling detection of ions, biomolecules, or changes in pH.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Acts as a photoinitiator or co-initiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Recording Media: Used in tunable dye lasers and as a component in data storage technologies for its specific light-absorbing profile.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a fundamental building block in synthetic chemistry for creating novel conjugated systems and studying structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(E)-2-[4-(Diethylamino)Phenyl]Ethenyl]-1-Methylpyridin-1-Ium Iodide
CAS No.	1694-47-9
Molecular Formula	C18H23IN2
Molecular Weight	394.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-[(E)-2-[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]pyridin-1-ium iodide; 4-[2-(1-Methylpyridin-1-ium-2-yl)ethenyl]-N,N-diethylaniline iodide; Hemicyanine dye; DCM derivative; Styrylpyridinium dye; 2-[2-[4-(Diethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1-methylpyridinium iodide; Basic Red 13 related dye
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(E)-2-[4-(Diethylamino)Phenyl]Ethenyl]-1-Methylpyridin-1-Ium Iodide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to dark purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.