Description

2-(4-Methyl-2-Thiazolylazo)-5-Diethylaminophenol is a specialized organic compound belonging to the thiazolylazo dye class, valued for its strong chromophoric properties and selective chelating ability. This compound is primarily utilized as a highly sensitive and selective chromogenic reagent for the spectrophotometric determination of trace metal ions in analytical chemistry. It is essential for industries and research laboratories requiring precise metal quantification, such as environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical quality control, and metallurgical analysis.

Application

• Spectrophotometric Reagent: Acts as a sensitive chromogenic agent for the colorimetric detection and quantification of transition metal ions like copper, nickel, cobalt, and zinc in aqueous solutions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used in the development of analytical methods for trace metal analysis in environmental samples (water, soil).
• Pharmaceutical QC: Employed in testing for heavy metal impurities or catalyst residues in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Industrial Process Control: Monitors metal ion concentrations in process streams within the chemical, electroplating, and mining industries.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key ligand in academic and industrial research for studying metal-ligand interactions and developing new sensor technologies.
• Dye Intermediate: Functions as a precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methyl-2-Thiazolylazo)-5-Diethylaminophenol
CAS No.	106611-58-9
Molecular Formula	C14H18N4OS
Molecular Weight	290.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methyl-2-thiazolylazo)-5-(diethylamino)phenol; 4-Methyl-2-(5-diethylamino-2-hydroxyphenylazo)thiazole; MTADP; Thiazolylazo dye MTADP; 5-Diethylamino-2-(4-methyl-2-thiazolylazo)phenol; Azo dye reagent for metals; 2-(4-Methylthiazol-2-ylazo)-5-diethylaminophenol
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(4-Methyl-2-Thiazolylazo)-5-Diethylaminophenol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for sensitive analytical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive testing, including purity assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility Test	Soluble in ethanol, methanol; slightly soluble in water

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