Description

1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-Carbocyanine Bromide is a vital cyanine dye salt widely used as a fluorescent probe and sensitizer. Its value lies in its strong, tunable fluorescence properties, making it essential for advanced photonic and analytical applications. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the photovoltaics, biomedical imaging, and semiconductor industries for developing sensors and light-harvesting materials.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling & Staining: Used as a specific fluorescent tag for biological molecules in microscopy and flow cytometry.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Acts as a photosensitizer in studies for cancer treatment and antimicrobial applications.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a light-absorbing sensitizer to improve the efficiency of photovoltaic devices.
• Optical Data Storage: Utilized in the development of advanced materials for high-density optical recording media.
• Laser Dye & Nonlinear Optics: Serves as an active medium in tunable dye lasers and for studying nonlinear optical phenomena.
• Chemical Sensing: Incorporated into sensor platforms for the detection of specific ions or biomolecules based on fluorescence changes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-Carbocyanine Bromide
CAS No.	2670-67-9
Molecular Formula	C23H23BrN2
Molecular Weight	407.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-cyanine bromide; Diethylcarbocyanine bromide; 2,2'-Carbocyanine, 1,1'-diethyl-, bromide; Cryptocyanine; Dye DC; 1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolinylidene)methyl]quinolinium bromide; Quinolinium, 1-ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolinylidene)methyl]-, bromide
EINECS	220-214-6

Quality Control

Our production of 1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-Carbocyanine Bromide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to bronze crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO

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