Description

5-Chloro-3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-(3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-En-1-Ylidene)Methyl]-1,3-Benzothiazol-3-Ium Iodide is a high-purity, synthetic organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in photonics and materials science, where precise optical characteristics are required. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the optical materials, laser dyes, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Optical Material Synthesis: A key intermediate for creating advanced organic photonic crystals and non-linear optical (NLO) materials.
• Laser Dye Formulation: Used in the development of tunable dye lasers for scientific and medical instrumentation.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel fluorescent tags and sensors for bio-imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a potential component in the light-harvesting layers of next-generation organic solar cells (OSCs).
• Specialty Chemical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-(3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-En-1-Ylidene)Methyl]-1,3-Benzothiazol-3-Ium Iodide
CAS No.	124145-84-2
Molecular Formula	C19H23ClINS
Molecular Weight	459.81 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-3-ethyl-2-[(E)-(3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)methyl]benzothiazolium iodide; 2-[(E)-2-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)ethylidene]-5-chloro-3-ethylbenzothiazolium iodide; Cyanine dye derivative; Benzothiazolium, 5-chloro-3-ethyl-2-[(E)-(3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)methyl]-, iodide (1:1)
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Chloro-3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-(3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-En-1-Ylidene)Methyl]-1,3-Benzothiazol-3-Ium Iodide adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is 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 each 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). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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