Description

3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-(2-(3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-Benzothiazlinylidene)-Propenyl) Benzothiazolium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the benzothiazolium dye class, valued for its unique photophysical properties. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the photovoltaic, optical sensor, and specialty dye industries for its role as a functional material.

Application

• Near-Infrared (NIR) Sensitizer in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Used to enhance light absorption in the NIR spectrum for improved solar energy conversion efficiency.
• Optical Sensor Development: Serves as a key chromophore in the fabrication of chemical sensors and biosensors due to its tunable fluorescence properties.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A component in the research and production of materials for photonics, optical switching, and data storage applications.
• Laser Dye and Photostabilizer: Employed in the formulation of specialty dyes for lasers and as an additive to improve the lightfastness of other materials.
• Biomedical Imaging Probes: Investigated for use as a fluorescent tag in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Used as an electron donor or acceptor material in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-(2-(3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-Benzothiazlinylidene)-Propenyl) Benzothiazolium Iodide
CAS No.	107279-06-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₉H₃₉IN₄S₂
Molecular Weight	658.67 g/mol
Synonyms	NK-2014; Benzothiazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[2-[3-ethyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene]ethenyl]-6-(diethylamino)-, iodide; 3-Ethyl-2-[2-(3-ethyl-6-diethylaminobenzothiazol-2-ylidene)vinyl]-6-diethylaminobenzothiazol-1-ium iodide; NIR Dye NK-2014; Heptamethine cyanine dye derivative; 2-[2-[3-Ethyl-6-(diethylamino)-2-benzothiazolinylidene]ethenyl]-3-ethyl-6-(diethylamino)benzothiazolium iodide
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-(2-(3-Ethyl-6-Diethylamino-2-Benzothiazlinylidene)-Propenyl) Benzothiazolium Iodide adheres to a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under low-light conditions to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, chloroform, DMF; sparingly soluble in methanol

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