Description

1-Ethyl-2-[(3-([1-Ethylnaphtho[1,2-D][1,3]Thiazol-2(1H)-Ylidene]Methyl)-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Methyl]Naphtho[1,2-D][1,3]Thiazol-1-Ium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties. This compound serves as a critical functional material in advanced photonic and electronic applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of optical data storage, nonlinear optics, and as a sensitizing dye for photographic emulsions and solar cells.

Application

• Optical Data Storage Media: Used as a light-absorbing layer in recordable (CD-R, DVD-R) and high-capacity optical discs.
• Nonlinear Optical Materials: A key component in the development of materials for optical limiting, switching, and frequency conversion due to its high polarizability.
• Photographic Sensitizers: Functions as a spectral sensitizer in silver halide photographic films and papers to extend sensitivity into specific wavelength ranges.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC): Investigated as a potential photosensitizer to capture light and generate electrical current.
• Laser Dyes & Optical Filters: Employed in tunable dye lasers and the manufacture of specific optical filters.
• Biomedical Imaging Probes: Used in research for developing fluorescent labels and probes for cellular imaging.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Serves as a model compound in the study of charge transport in organic electronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethyl-2-[(3-([1-Ethylnaphtho[1,2-D][1,3]Thiazol-2(1H)-Ylidene]Methyl)-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Methyl]Naphtho[1,2-D][1,3]Thiazol-1-Ium Iodide
CAS No.	54118-21-7
Molecular Formula	C₃₅H₃₁IN₂S₂
Molecular Weight	670.67 g/mol
Synonyms	NK-2012; 1-Ethyl-2-[(3-[(1-ethyl-1H-naphtho[1,2-d]thiazol-2-ylidene)methyl]-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)methyl]naphtho[1,2-d]thiazol-1-ium iodide; Cyanine dye NK-2012; 1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-carbocyanine naphthothiazole iodide; NK 2012; NK2012; Naphthothiazole carbocyanine dye
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-purity functional dye adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy to ensure identity, purity, and performance consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and spectral properties is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (UV-Vis)	λmax conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.