Description

3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethyl-4-Methyl-3H-Thiazol-2-Ylidene)Prop-1-Enyl]Benzoxazolium Iodide is a high-purity, specialized organic salt primarily used as a key intermediate and functional dye precursor. Its value lies in its unique heterocyclic structure, which imparts specific photophysical and chemical properties critical for advanced material synthesis. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing in the photographic sensitization, optical data storage, and non-linear optical (NLO) material sectors, where precise molecular control is paramount.

Application

• Photographic Sensitizers: A critical component in the formulation of spectral sensitizers for silver halide photographic films and papers.
• Optical Data Storage Media: Used in the development of recording layers for writable optical discs (CD-R, DVD-R) due to its light-absorbing properties.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a precursor or dopant in organic crystals and polymers for applications in photonics, laser technology, and optical signal processing.
• Dye Laser Media: Employed as a gain medium in tunable dye lasers, offering specific wavelength emission characteristics.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A versatile building block for synthesizing more complex cyanine and styryl dyes with tailored properties.
• Biomedical Staining & Labeling: Potential use in developing fluorescent probes and stains for cellular imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Solar Cell Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) for light harvesting.
• Security Inks & Markers: Utilized in specialty inks for anti-counterfeiting applications due to its specific spectral signature.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethyl-4-Methyl-3H-Thiazol-2-Ylidene)Prop-1-Enyl]Benzoxazolium Iodide
CAS No.	51943-58-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₂₁IN₂OS
Molecular Weight	440.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-3-(3-ethyl-4-methylthiazol-2(3H)-ylidene)prop-1-en-1-yl]-1,3-benzoxazol-3-ium iodide; Benzoxazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[3-(3-ethyl-4-methyl-3H-thiazol-2-ylidene)-1-propenyl]-, iodide; Cyanine dye intermediate; Styryl dye precursor; 2-[3-(3-Ethyl-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolylidene)-1-propenyl]-3-ethylbenzoxazolium iodide; Photographic sensitizer dye; Optical recording dye; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethyl-4-Methyl-3H-Thiazol-2-Ylidene)Prop-1-Enyl]Benzoxazolium Iodide adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility Test	Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMF; slightly soluble in water

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