Description

3-Ethyl-2-[(3-([3-Ethyl-1,3-Benzothiazol-2(3H)-Ylidene]Methyl)-5-Methyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Methyl]-1,3-Benzothiazol-3-Ium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties. This compound is a critical intermediate and functional material for advanced research and industrial applications requiring precise photophysical characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of optical materials, imaging, and high-tech electronics.

Application

• Optical Data Storage: As a key component in the formulation of recordable optical media dyes (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R).
• Laser Technology: Used in the development of saturable absorbers and gain media for tunable dye lasers.
• Biomedical Imaging: Serves as a potential fluorescent probe or tag for cellular and molecular imaging applications.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Investigated for use in photonic devices due to its large molecular polarizability.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Explored as a photosensitizer candidate for targeted cancer treatments.
• Chemical Sensors: Utilized in the fabrication of optochemical sensors for detecting specific ions or molecules.
• Organic Photovoltaics: A candidate material for light-harvesting layers in next-generation solar cells.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for synthesizing novel functional dyes and conjugated materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[(3-([3-Ethyl-1,3-Benzothiazol-2(3H)-Ylidene]Methyl)-5-Methyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Methyl]-1,3-Benzothiazol-3-Ium Iodide
CAS No.	54118-16-0
Molecular Formula	C28H31IN2S2
Molecular Weight	586.59 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-[(1E,3E)-3-[(3-Ethyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene)methyl]-5-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene]methyl]benzothiazolium iodide; Cyanine dye 54118-16-0; 3,3'-Diethyl-5-methyl-2,2'-thiatricarbocyanine iodide; NK-2014; Thiatricarbocyanine dye; 5-Methyl-3,3'-diethyl-2,2'-thiatricarbocyanine iodide; 3-Ethyl-2-[(3-[(3-Ethyl-2-benzothiazolinylidene)methyl]-5-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)methyl]benzothiazolium iodide
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Quality Control

Our production of this cyanine dye adheres to strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance in sensitive applications. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key photophysical properties is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and manufacturing quality systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms (λmax typically ~650-700 nm)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Solubility Test	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., methanol, DMSO)

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