Description

6-Chloro-4-[[4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)Ethylamino]Phenyl]Azo]-1,3-Dimethyl-1H-Benzimidazolium Chloride is a specialized cationic azo dye intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its primary value lies in its role as a key precursor for synthesizing high-performance, water-soluble dyes and pigments, particularly for demanding technical applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the textile, inkjet printing, and specialty coatings industries who require precise colorants with excellent fastness properties.

Application

• Primary precursor for the synthesis of cationic (basic) dyes used in acrylic fiber dyeing.
• Key intermediate in the production of inkjet printing inks, contributing to high color strength and stability.
• Used in the manufacture of specialty pigments for plastics and coatings requiring specific color shades.
• Research and development of novel functional dyes for non-textile applications, such as in electronics or sensors.
• Potential use in the formulation of biological stains and histological dyes for laboratory diagnostics.
• Intermediate for creating paper coloring agents where high brightness and lightfastness are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-4-[[4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)Ethylamino]Phenyl]Azo]-1,3-Dimethyl-1H-Benzimidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	34432-89-8
Molecular Formula	C20H22ClN6•Cl
Molecular Weight	417.34 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Chloro-1,3-dimethyl-4-[[4-[(2-cyanoethyl)ethylamino]phenyl]azo]-1H-benzimidazolium chloride; C.I. Basic Red 46 intermediate; 1H-Benzimidazolium, 6-chloro-4-[[4-[(2-cyanoethyl)ethylamino]phenyl]azo]-1,3-dimethyl-, chloride; Cationic azo dye intermediate 34432-89-8; 4-[(4-[(2-Cyanoethyl)ethylamino]phenyl)azo]-6-chloro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-benzimidazolium chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced dye intermediate adheres to strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Every lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC and NMR to verify identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality management systems.

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 to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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