Description

2-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylhydrazono]Methyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride is a specialized cationic indole derivative, primarily valued as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced functional dyes and pigments. Its unique molecular structure, featuring a hydrazone linker and a methoxyphenyl group, makes it an essential building block for creating compounds with specific optical and electronic properties. This product is critical for manufacturers and research institutions in the photographic chemicals, sensitizing dyes, and specialty colorant sectors seeking to develop new materials for imaging and display technologies.

Application

• Sensitizing Dye Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of cyanine and other polymethine dyes used in photographic films and plates.
• Specialty Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating high-performance organic pigments with tailored color and stability properties.
• Optical Material Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel materials for nonlinear optics (NLO) and photonic applications.
• Biomedical Staining: Potential use as a precursor for developing fluorescent probes and stains for biological imaging and diagnostics.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: May be employed as a derivatization agent or a standard in chromatographic analysis for specific compound classes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylhydrazono]Methyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride
CAS No.	38936-35-5
Molecular Formula	C20H24ClN3O
Molecular Weight	357.88 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-3H-indolium chloride; 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)hydrazonomethyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride; (E)-2-((((4-Methoxyphenyl)methyl)hydrazono)methyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indol-1-ium chloride; Indolium, 2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-, chloride; Sensitizing Dye Intermediate 38936-35-5
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylhydrazono]Methyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure consistent quality and batch-to-batch reproducibility. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical specifications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red-brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.