Description

Aluminum 2,3-Naphthalocyanine Chloride is a specialized metallophthalocyanine derivative, a high-value functional dye and pigment. This compound matters for its exceptional photophysical properties, including strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption and high photostability, making it a critical component in advanced technological applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the optoelectronics, photodynamic therapy, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity materials for performance-critical formulations.

Application

• Optical Data Storage: As a key NIR-absorbing dye layer in recordable CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): A potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment, utilizing its ability to generate reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Used in the development of optical limiters, switches, and other devices due to its high third-order optical susceptibility.
• Chemical Sensors: Employed as an active layer in gas and vapor sensors, where its optical properties change upon analyte interaction.
• Solar Energy: Investigated as a light-harvesting material in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and organic photovoltaics.
• Laser Technology: Utilized as a saturable absorber or gain medium in tunable dye lasers operating in the NIR region.
• Industrial Pigments: Serves as a high-performance pigment for plastics, coatings, and inks requiring specific color and stability properties.
• Research & Development: A crucial reagent for academic and industrial R&D in materials science, supramolecular chemistry, and photochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminum 2,3-Naphthalocyanine Chloride
CAS No.	33273-14-2
Molecular Formula	C₄₈H₂₄AlClN₈
Molecular Weight	775.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Aluminum 2,3-Naphthalocyanine Chloride; 2,3-Naphthalocyanatoaluminum Chloride; Chloro(2,3-naphthalocyaninato)aluminum; AlClNc; Aluminum Naphthalocyanine Chloride; Naphthalocyanine Aluminum Chloride Complex; 29H,31H-Naphtho[2,3-b]phthalocyaninatoaluminum Chloride; Aluminum(III) 2,3-naphthalocyanine chloride
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Quality Control

Our Aluminum 2,3-Naphthalocyanine Chloride is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy for spectral verification, and elemental analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your specific research or manufacturing requirements. Our quality commitment supports applications from advanced R&D to commercial-scale production.

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). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to prevent potential oxidative degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
λmax (Absorption)	760 - 800 nm (in suitable solvent)
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in chlorinated solvents, DMF, DMSO
Loss on Drying	< 1.0 %

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