Description

2-(Dimethylaminostyryl)-1-Ethylpyridinium is a specialized organic salt belonging to the styrylpyridinium class of compounds, valued for its unique photophysical properties. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and functional material in advanced research and high-tech manufacturing. It is primarily sought by professionals in the fields of organic electronics, photochemistry, and materials science for developing next-generation optical and electronic devices.

Application

• As a key photoinitiator or photosensitizer in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• As a functional dye or fluorophore in the development of optical sensors and laser materials.
• As an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds for pharmaceutical research.
• In non-linear optical (NLO) materials research due to its charge-transfer characteristics.
• As a model compound in academic and industrial research studying photochemical reaction mechanisms.
• Potential use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-(Dimethylaminostyryl)-1-Ethylpyridinium
CAS No.	42457-53-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₂N₂⁺ (typically associated with an anion like iodide)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2-[(E)-2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]pyridinium; 2-[2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1-ethylpyridinium; DASPEI (common name for related dyes); 4-Dimethylamino-styryl ethyl pyridinium; (E)-1-Ethyl-2-(4-(dimethylamino)styryl)pyridinium; 2-(p-Dimethylaminostyryl)-1-ethylpyridinium; Styrylpyridinium dye derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Dimethylaminostyryl)-1-Ethylpyridinium is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the precise requirements for research and specialty chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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