Description

3-Ethyl-5-[(3-Ethyl-(3H)-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Ethylidene]-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of benzoxazolylidene-based heterocycles, valued for its unique photophysical and electronic properties. This compound is a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced technological applications, where precise molecular structure dictates performance. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, dye synthesis, and materials science.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Cells: Used as a key electron-accepting or photosensitizing material in the active layer for solar energy conversion.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a chromophore for developing materials with applications in optical switching, data storage, and telecommunications.
• Fluorescent Dyes and Probes: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing high-performance fluorescent markers used in bio-imaging and sensor technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed as an emissive or charge-transport layer component in display and lighting technologies.
• Photorefractive Materials: Utilized in the development of materials for holographic data storage and image processing.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A vital building block for synthetic chemists exploring new functional molecules and advanced material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-5-[(3-Ethyl-(3H)-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Ethylidene]-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One
CAS No.	25962-05-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆N₂O₂S₂
Molecular Weight	332.44 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-5-[(3-ethylbenzoxazol-2(3H)-ylidene)ethylidene]-2-thioxo-1,3-thiazolidin-4-one; 2-(3-Ethyl-4-oxo-2-thioxothiazolidin-5-ylidene)ethylidene-3-ethylbenzoxazoline; Benzoxazolium, 2-[2-(3-ethyl-4-oxo-2-thioxo-5-thiazolidinylidene)ethylidene]-3-ethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt; NK-2012; A merocyanine dye derivative.
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-5-[(3-Ethyl-(3H)-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Ethylidene]-2-Thioxothiazolidin-4-One adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for performance in sensitive electronic applications. Each 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 every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.