Description

3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-9-Methyl-3'-(3-Sulfatobutyl)Thiacarbocyanine Betaine is a specialized cyanine dye derivative, a sulfonated betaine form offering enhanced water solubility and stability. This compound matters for its unique photophysical properties, making it a critical functional component in advanced material science and diagnostic applications. Industries requiring high-performance optical materials, such as biotechnology research, photodynamic therapy, and specialty chemical manufacturing, rely on its consistent quality and precise functionality.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling and Probes: Used in the synthesis of fluorescent tags for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in life science research and diagnostic assays.
• Optical Data Storage Materials: Serves as a key chromophore in the development of advanced dyes for high-density optical recording media.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Agents: Acts as a potential photosensitizer precursor or component in the development of therapeutic agents for targeted cancer treatments.
• Laser Dyes and Nonlinear Optics (NLO): Employed in the formulation of tunable laser dyes and materials for nonlinear optical applications due to its specific absorption/emission profile.
• Sensor Development: Utilized in the creation of chemical and biological sensors where its fluorescence properties change upon binding to specific analytes.
• Industrial Colorants: Applied in niche industrial coloring processes requiring specific, stable, and soluble cyanine dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-9-Methyl-3'-(3-Sulfatobutyl)Thiacarbocyanine Betaine
CAS No.	103534-62-9
Molecular Formula	C24H30N2O6S2+ • X-
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-9-methyl-3'-(3-sulfobutyl)thiacarbocyanine betaine; Thiacarbocyanine dye, sulfobutyl derivative; Cyanine dye 103534-62-9; 9-Methyl-3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3'-(3-sulfatobutyl)thiacarbocyanine inner salt; Sulfonated thiacarbocyanine; Betaine form of thiacarbocyanine dye; CAS 103534-62-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-9-Methyl-3'-(3-Sulfatobutyl)Thiacarbocyanine Betaine adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectrophotometry for absorbance/emission verification, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Absorption Max (λmax)	Contact for details
Emission Max (λem)	Contact for details
Extinction Coefficient	Contact for details

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