Description

3-Methyl-2-((E)-2-(3-[(Z)-2-(3-Methyl-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ethylidene]-2-phenyl-1-cyclopenten-1-yl)ethenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-3-ium perchlorate is a specialized organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its unique photophysical properties. This compound is critical for advanced research and development in photonics and materials science due to its strong absorption and potential fluorescence characteristics. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of nonlinear optical materials, laser dyes, and as a sensitizer in photographic and imaging technologies.

Application

• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in the development of materials for frequency doubling, optical switching, and signal processing applications.
• Laser Dye Precursor: Used in the synthesis of near-infrared (NIR) absorbing and emitting cyanine dyes for tunable dye lasers and medical diagnostics.
• Photographic Sensitizers: Acts as a spectral sensitizer in silver halide photographic emulsions to extend sensitivity into specific wavelength ranges.
• Optical Data Storage: Investigated for use in write-once or rewritable optical discs due to its photochromic or photo-bleaching properties.
• Bioimaging Probes: Potential use in the development of fluorescent labels and probes for cellular and molecular imaging, given appropriate derivatization.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Studied as an electron donor or acceptor material in the active layer of organic solar cells.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the fabrication of chemosensors for the detection of specific ions or molecules based on colorimetric or fluorometric changes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a high-purity building block for synthetic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-((E)-2-(3-[(Z)-2-(3-Methyl-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ethylidene]-2-phenyl-1-cyclopenten-1-yl)ethenyl)-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-3-ium perchlorate
CAS No.	144773-60-4
Molecular Formula	C23H25ClN2O4S2
Molecular Weight	493.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-[(1E)-2-[3-[(1Z)-2-(3-Methyl-1,3-thiazolidin-2-ylidene)ethylidene]-2-phenyl-1-cyclopenten-1-yl]ethenyl]-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-3-ium perchlorate; Cyanine dye perchlorate salt; Thiazolium cyanine dye; NK-2016 (Potential research code); 1,3-Thiazolium, 3-methyl-2-[(1E)-2-[3-[(1Z)-2-(3-methyl-2-thiazolidinylidene)ethylidene]-2-phenyl-1-cyclopenten-1-yl]ethenyl]-4,5-dihydro-, perchlorate; (3-Methyl-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2(3H)-ylidene)ethylidene-based cyanine perchlorate; Photographic sensitizer 144773-60-4; NLO dye CAS 144773-60-4
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-value specialty chemical adheres to stringent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles for research chemicals. Every batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting batch-specific results and ensuring traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its perchlorate salt nature and sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

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% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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