Description

4-(Dicyanomethylene)-2-Methyl-6-(4-Dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-Pyran is a specialized organic dye and laser gain medium known for its excellent photophysical properties. This compound matters for its high fluorescence quantum yield and tunable emission, making it a critical functional material in advanced photonic applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and researchers in the nonlinear optics (NLO), solid-state dye laser, and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) research and development sectors.

Application

• Solid-State Dye Laser Gain Media: A key dopant in polymeric or sol-gel matrices for tunable laser systems.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in the development of frequency doublers, optical limiters, and electro-optic modulators due to its high hyperpolarizability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a potential emissive layer dopant for red-orange emission.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Utilized in chemical sensing and bio-imaging applications for its environment-sensitive fluorescence.
• Photovoltaic Research: Studied as an electron acceptor or sensitizer in organic solar cell architectures.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Serves as a benchmark compound for photophysical studies and new material synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Dicyanomethylene)-2-Methyl-6-(4-Dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-Pyran
CAS No.	51325-91-8
Molecular Formula	C20H17N3O
Molecular Weight	315.37 g/mol
Synonyms	DCM; 4-Dicyanomethylene-2-methyl-6-p-dimethylaminostyryl-4H-pyran; DCM Laser Dye; DCM Dye; 2-Methyl-4-(2,2-dicyanovinyl)-6-(4-dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-pyran; 4-(Dicyanomethylene)-2-methyl-6-[2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)ethenyl]-4H-pyran; DCM [laser dye]; 2-[2-Methyl-6-[2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)ethenyl]-4H-pyran-4-ylidene]propanedinitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Dicyanomethylene)-2-Methyl-6-(4-Dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-Pyran is produced under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive photonic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (UV-Vis, IR, NMR), and thermal analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
UV-Vis Absorption (Solution)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Fluorescence Emission	Conforms to reference spectrum

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