Description

1-Ethyl-4-(p-Tolylazo)-Pyridinium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized organic salt belonging to the azo dye and pyridinium compound families, valued for its unique chromophoric and ionic properties. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of dye and pigment chemistry, electrochromic devices, and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Electrochromic Material: Used as a key component in the formulation of smart windows and displays due to its reversible color-changing properties under an applied voltage.
• Specialty Dye Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex azo dyes and pigments with specific light-absorption characteristics.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed in chemical analysis and spectroscopy as a standard or a reagent for method development and calibration.
• Photoinitiator/Catalyst: Functions in photopolymerization and photocatalysis processes for advanced polymer and coating formulations.
• Ionic Liquid Research: Investigated for its potential use as a component in novel ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Explored in the development of materials for photonics and optical data processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-4-(p-Tolylazo)-Pyridinium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	16600-21-8
Molecular Formula	C14H16BF4N3
Molecular Weight	313.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-4-[(4-methylphenyl)azo]pyridinium tetrafluoroborate; 4-(p-Tolylazo)-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate; 1-Ethyl-4-(4-methylphenylazo)pyridinium tetrafluoroborate; p-Tolylazo-1-ethylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate; ETAP-TFB; Azo-pyridinium salt 16600-21-8
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Ethyl-4-(p-Tolylazo)-Pyridinium Tetrafluoroborate adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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