Description

2-[[[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Imino]Methyl]-1-Ethylquinolinium Iodide is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt and a cyanine dye derivative with significant utility in advanced material science. This compound is valued for its distinct photophysical properties, making it a critical component in the development of functional dyes and optical materials. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the photovoltaic, nonlinear optics (NLO), and analytical chemistry sectors for its role as a sensitizer and charge-transfer agent.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Acts as a key photosensitizer to enhance light absorption and electron injection efficiency.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: Used in the synthesis of compounds for optical limiting, switching, and frequency conversion applications.
• Analytical Reagents: Serves as a staining agent or a fluorescent probe in biological imaging and histology.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a component in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and thin-film transistors due to its charge transport characteristics.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Functions as a photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate or a catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions involving electron transfer.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[[[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Imino]Methyl]-1-Ethylquinolinium Iodide
CAS No.	21584-04-3
Molecular Formula	C20H22IN3
Molecular Weight	455.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-[[(4-dimethylaminophenyl)imino]methyl]quinolinium iodide; 2-[(4-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)amino]-1-ethylquinolinium iodide; Quinolinium, 2-[[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]imino]methyl]-1-ethyl-, iodide; Cyanine dye derivative; Styryl quinolinium dye; DSSC sensitizer dye; NLO dye
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[[[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Imino]Methyl]-1-Ethylquinolinium Iodide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided to guarantee material integrity and support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

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.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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