Description

2-[2-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)Amino]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride is a specialized cationic indole dye intermediate with significant utility in advanced material science. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which is engineered for precise light absorption and charge transfer properties, making it a critical component for high-performance applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the photographic, optical data storage, and specialty dye synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Synthesis of Cyanine Dyes: A key precursor for manufacturing cyanine dyes used in CD-R and DVD-R optical recording media.
• Photographic Sensitizers: Employed in the formulation of advanced photographic emulsions and sensitizing dyes for silver halide films.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in research and development of organic materials for photonics and electro-optics due to its polarizable structure.
• Biomedical Staining: Potential application as a fluorescent probe or staining agent in biological imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Laser Dye Intermediate: Serves as a building block for tunable dye lasers and other laser-related organic compounds.
• Chemical Sensing: Investigated for use in the development of chemosensors for metal ions or specific analytes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[2-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)Amino]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride
CAS No.	34074-98-1
Molecular Formula	C21H25ClN2O
Molecular Weight	356.89 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[2-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)amino]vinyl]-3H-indolium chloride; 2-[2-(4-Ethoxyanilino)vinyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride; Basic Red 14 analogue; Cationic indole dye intermediate; Cyanine dye precursor; 4-Ethoxy analogue of Dye intermediate; [2-(4-Ethoxyphenylamino)vinyl]-1,3,3-trimethylindolium chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[2-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)Amino]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
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.