Description

1-Ethyl-2-[(1-Ethyl-2(1H)-Pyridylidene)Methyl]Quinolinium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its distinct photophysical properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics. It serves as a key intermediate and functional material for researchers and manufacturers in advanced material science and analytical chemistry sectors.

Application

• Sensitizing Dye Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of near-infrared (NIR) and infrared (IR) absorbing cyanine dyes for photographic and imaging technologies.
• Optical Material Synthesis: Used in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, and photoconductive polymers.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Functions as a fluorescent probe or a staining agent in biochemical assays and histology due to its ionic and chromophoric nature.
• Laser Dye Component: Employed in the formulation of tunable dye lasers for scientific and medical laser systems.
• Research & Development: Serves as a building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new photonic and electronic materials.
• Semiconductor Research: Investigated for use in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and other photovoltaic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-2-[(1-Ethyl-2(1H)-Pyridylidene)Methyl]Quinolinium Iodide
CAS No.	38361-66-9
Molecular Formula	C19H21IN2
Molecular Weight	428.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-pyridinylidene)methyl]quinolinium iodide; Quinolinium, 1-ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-pyridinylidene)methyl]-, iodide; Cyanine dye intermediate; 2-[(1-Ethyl-2(1H)-pyridylidene)methyl]-1-ethylquinolinium iodide; Quinoline blue derivative; 38361-66-9; 1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2-pyridin-1-ium-1-ylidene)methyl]quinolin-1-ium diiodide (common misnomer)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Ethyl-2-[(1-Ethyl-2(1H)-Pyridylidene)Methyl]Quinolinium Iodide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure consistent performance and high-grade quality suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to prevent degradation. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize moisture absorption.

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%

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