Description

1-[2-[[4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Pyridinium Chloride is a specialized cationic azo dye intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its molecular structure, featuring a pyridinium cation and a dichloronitro-substituted azo chromophore, makes it a key precursor for synthesizing high-value, colorfast dyes and pigments. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the textile, ink, and specialty coatings industries seeking to produce vibrant, durable colors with specific cationic properties for synthetic fibers like polyacrylonitrile.

Application

• Primary Intermediate for Cationic Dyes: A crucial building block in the synthesis of cationic (basic) dyes, particularly for dyeing acrylic fibers, modacrylic, and other synthetic materials.
• Textile Industry: Used to manufacture dyes that provide excellent brightness, color strength, and wash-fastness on polyacrylonitrile and other cationically-dyeable fabrics.
• Inkjet and Digital Printing Inks: Serves as a precursor for colorants in high-performance inks, where cationic properties can improve substrate adhesion and optical density.
• Specialty Pigments and Coatings: Employed in the development of pigments for paints, plastics, and coatings requiring specific hue and stability characteristics.
• Paper Coloring: Can be used in the production of dyes for specialty paper products where cationic interaction with cellulose fibers is beneficial.
• Biological Staining (Research Grade): Potential use as a synthetic intermediate for developing stains in histology or microbiology, subject to further purification and qualification.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-[2-[[4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Pyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	14408-20-9
Molecular Formula	C21H20Cl3N5O2
Molecular Weight	488.77 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Red 29; C.I. 11460; Aizen Cathilon Red GTLH; Astrazon Red GTL; Pyridinium, 1-[2-[[4-[(2,6-dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]ethylamino]ethyl]-, chloride; 1-[2-[{4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrophenyl)diazenyl]phenyl}ethylamino]ethyl]pyridin-1-ium chloride; Cationic Red GTL
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-[2-[[4-[(2,6-Dichloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]Phenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Pyridinium Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure consistency and meet the precise requirements of dye synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol; slightly soluble in non-polar solvents

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