Description

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(Methyl-2-Naphthylhydrazono)Methyl]-3H-Indolium Chloride is a specialized cationic dye intermediate belonging to the cyanine dye family. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in synthesizing advanced photosensitizers and functional dyes with specific light-absorption properties. Industrial users in the research, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors need it for developing products in areas such as optical data storage, nonlinear optics, and biological staining applications.

Application

• Photosensitizer Synthesis: A crucial building block for creating cyanine-based photosensitizers used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) research and materials science.
• Functional Dye Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing near-infrared (NIR) absorbing dyes and fluorescent labels with tailored spectral characteristics.
• Optical Recording Media: Used in the development of dyes for recordable compact discs (CD-R) and other optical data storage technologies.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: A precursor for organic compounds investigated for their second- and third-order nonlinear optical properties.
• Biomedical Staining & Imaging: Employed in research to synthesize probes for staining biological tissues and cellular imaging due to its derivatizable structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on novel heterocyclic compounds and dye chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(Methyl-2-Naphthylhydrazono)Methyl]-3H-Indolium Chloride
CAS No.	38936-33-3
Molecular Formula	C23H24ClN3
Molecular Weight	377.91 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(E)-(Methyl)(2-naphthyl)hydrazinylidene]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indol-1-ium chloride; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(methyl-2-naphthylhydrazono)methyl]indolium chloride; Trimethylindolium naphthylhydrazone chloride; Cyanine dye intermediate 38936-33-3; Naphthylhydrazonoindolenine dye salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(Methyl-2-Naphthylhydrazono)Methyl]-3H-Indolium Chloride adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under subdued lighting where practical.

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.