Description

3-[Methyl-[4-[(E)-2-(1,3,3-Trimethylindol-2-Yl)Ethenyl]Phenyl]Amino]Propanenitrile is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of cyanine dye intermediates. This high-value chemical is critical for its role in synthesizing advanced functional dyes and pigments with specific optical properties. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the photographic, optical data storage, and specialty ink industries for producing materials with precise light absorption and emission characteristics.

Application

• Key Intermediate for Cyanine Dyes: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of heptamethine cyanine dyes used in photographic sensitizers and infrared-absorbing materials.
• Optical Data Storage Media: Employed in the production of dyes for recordable compact discs (CD-R) and digital versatile discs (DVD-R), where precise light absorption is paramount.
• Laser and Nonlinear Optical Materials: Used in the development of materials for laser technology and nonlinear optics applications due to its specific molecular structure.
• Specialty Inks and Coatings: A precursor for creating high-performance inks and functional coatings with unique color or light-filtering properties.
• Biomedical Imaging Probes: Potential use as a synthetic intermediate for near-infrared fluorescent dyes used in biological labeling and diagnostic imaging.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new photonic and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-[Methyl-[4-[(E)-2-(1,3,3-Trimethylindol-2-Yl)Ethenyl]Phenyl]Amino]Propanenitrile
CAS No.	47474-85-1
Molecular Formula	C23H25N3
Molecular Weight	343.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Propanenitrile, 3-[(4-[(1E)-2-(1,3,3-trimethyl-2-indolinylidene)ethyl]phenyl)methylamino]-; 3-((4-((E)-2-(1,3,3-Trimethylindolin-2-ylidene)ethyl)phenyl)(methyl)amino)propanenitrile; Cyanine dye intermediate 47474-85-1; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(E)-2-(4-[(2-cyanoethyl)methylamino]phenyl)ethenyl]-3H-indolium; Heptamethine cyanine precursor
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-[Methyl-[4-[(E)-2-(1,3,3-Trimethylindol-2-Yl)Ethenyl]Phenyl]Amino]Propanenitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for sensitive optical applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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