Description

6-((E)-[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Methylidene)-6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzo[A]Cyclohepten-5-One CAS NO 101001-12-1 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of push-pull chromophores, characterized by its distinct molecular structure featuring a dimethylamino donor group and a ketone acceptor linked through a conjugated π-system. This compound matters as a key intermediate and functional material in advanced research and development, particularly valued for its photophysical properties. Industries involved in the synthesis of nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) require this precise chemical for creating next-generation electronic and photonic devices.

Application

• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a core building block for organic crystals and polymers with second- or third-order nonlinearity, used in optical switching, frequency doubling, and electro-optic modulation.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPV) & Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Acts as a sensitizer or electron donor/acceptor component due to its efficient intramolecular charge transfer properties, enhancing light absorption and charge separation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Utilized in the development of emissive or host materials for display and lighting technologies, leveraging its tunable fluorescence.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Functions as a critical intermediate for synthesizing more complex polycyclic aromatic compounds and heterocycles with specific electronic characteristics.
• Photochromic and Electrochromic Materials: Applied in research for smart windows, optical data storage, and sensors where reversible color change upon light or electrical stimulus is required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Used in fundamental studies of structure-property relationships in conjugated organic molecules and for prototyping new functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-((E)-[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Methylidene)-6,7,8,9-Tetrahydro-5H-Benzo[A]Cyclohepten-5-One
CAS No.	101001-12-1
Molecular Formula	C22H23NO
Molecular Weight	317.43 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-6-((4-(Dimethylamino)benzylidene)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzo[7]annulen-5-one; 6-[(E)-2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-9H-benzocyclohepten-9-one; 6-(4-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-5H-benzocyclohepten-5-one; 101001-12-1; Donor-Acceptor Chromophore; D-π-A Type Molecule; Push-Pull Olefin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, critical for performance in sensitive electronic applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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