Description

Rhodamine 6G Tetrafluoroborate is a highly fluorescent, cationic xanthene dye salt. This compound is valued for its exceptional brightness, high quantum yield, and excellent photostability, making it a critical component in advanced optical applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the photonics, laser technology, and analytical chemistry industries for its superior performance as a gain medium and fluorescent marker.

Application

• Dye Lasers: Widely used as a highly efficient and tunable gain medium in pulsed and continuous-wave dye lasers, particularly in the yellow-orange spectral region.
• Fluorescent Probes & Stains: Employed in biological imaging, flow cytometry, and histology as a fluorescent tag due to its strong absorption and emission.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in medical research for targeted light-activated treatments.
• Optical Sensors & Detectors: Incorporated into sensor materials for the detection of specific ions or molecules based on fluorescence quenching or enhancement.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Used in research and development of materials for frequency doubling and other non-linear optical phenomena.
• Security Inks & Taggants: Utilized in the formulation of covert security inks for anti-counterfeiting applications due to its distinctive fluorescence.
• Photovoltaic Research: Applied in dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) research as a model sensitizing dye to study electron transfer processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Rhodamine 6G Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	54854-14-7
Molecular Formula	C28H31BF4N2O3
Molecular Weight	506.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Rhodamine 6G BF4; Rhodamine 6G Tetrafluoroborate Salt; Basic Red 1 Tetrafluoroborate; Rh 6G; C.I. 45160; [9-(2-Carboxyphenyl)-6-diethylamino-3-xanthenylidene]-diethylammonium Tetrafluoroborate; 2-[6-(Ethylamino)-3-(ethylimino)-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl]benzoic acid tetrafluoroborate salt
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Quality Control

Our Rhodamine 6G Tetrafluoroborate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectrophotometry for absorbance/emission verification, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red to dark red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Absorption Max (λmax)	525 - 535 nm (in methanol)
Emission Max	550 - 560 nm (in methanol)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.5 %

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