Description

1-Methyl-2-p-Dimethylamino-Styryl-Quinolinium-Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, recognized for its distinct photophysical properties. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and functional dye in advanced material science and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of photovoltaics, laser technology, and biological staining.

Application

• Photosensitizer and Light-Harvesting Material in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and organic photovoltaics.
• Laser Dye Intermediate for the synthesis of near-infrared (NIR) absorbing and emitting cyanine dyes.
• Fluorescent Probe and Staining Agent in biological research for labeling membranes and organelles.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Material for research in photonics and optoelectronic devices.
• Chemical Sensor Development due to its solvatochromic or ion-sensitive fluorescence properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D as a building block for novel functional dyes and conjugated systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-2-p-Dimethylamino-Styryl-Quinolinium-Iodide
CAS No.	3915-61-5
Molecular Formula	C21H23IN2
Molecular Weight	454.33 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-[(E)-4-(dimethylamino)styryl]quinolin-1-ium iodide; Quinolinium, 1-methyl-2-[2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-, iodide; 2-[p-(Dimethylamino)styryl]-1-methylquinolinium iodide; Styryl 9; Dye intermediate for cyanine dyes; Quinolinium dye salt; CAS 3915-61-5
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Methyl-2-p-Dimethylamino-Styryl-Quinolinium-Iodide adheres to stringent internal quality standards 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.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility Test	Soluble in methanol, DMSO; slightly soluble in water

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