Description

3,3'-Diethylthiatricarbocyanine Perchlorate is a specialized cyanine dye salt, a member of the heptamethine cyanine family, known for its strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption and fluorescence properties. Its core value lies in its function as a versatile and efficient photosensitizer and optical probe for advanced scientific and industrial applications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photodynamic therapy, optical data storage, and non-linear optics, where precise light-matter interaction is critical.

Application

• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Acts as a potent photosensitizer for generating singlet oxygen to target cancer cells and microorganisms.
• Optical Data Storage: Used in the development of high-density recording media due to its excellent photochromic properties.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in the synthesis of materials for frequency doubling, optical limiting, and other photonic devices.
• Laser Dye and Sensor Development: Serves as an active medium for tunable dye lasers and as a fluorescent probe in bio-sensing and chemical sensing applications.
• Semiconductor and Nanomaterial Research: Employed in spectral sensitization of semiconductors and surface functionalization of nanoparticles.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a staining agent or fluorescent tag in various chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Diethylthiatricarbocyanine Perchlorate
CAS No.	22268-66-2
Molecular Formula	C29H33ClN2O4S2
Molecular Weight	581.15 g/mol
Synonyms	DTTC Perchlorate; 3,3'-Diethylthiatricarbocyanine Iodide analog (Perchlorate salt); Heptamethine cyanine dye perchlorate; 2-[7-[3-Ethyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene]-1,3,5-heptatrienyl]-3-ethylbenzothiazolium perchlorate; DTTC Iodide (Perchlorate); NK-2014 (Perchlorate salt); NIR Cyanine dye; 1,1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethyl-4,4',5,5'-dibenzo-2,2'-indotricarbocyanine perchlorate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3,3'-Diethylthiatricarbocyanine Perchlorate is manufactured under controlled conditions and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our quality assurance protocol includes advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your research and quality 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 perchlorate salt nature and light-sensitive properties, the material should be kept in a desiccated environment, away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and combustible organics.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
λmax (Absorption)	760 - 780 nm (in methanol)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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