Description

3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine Iodide is a high-purity cyanine dye salt, a critical functional material for advanced photonic and electronic applications. Its core value lies in its strong and tunable light absorption and emission properties, making it an essential component for research and manufacturing. This compound is primarily needed by industries focused on optical materials, laser technology, and biomedical imaging.

Application

• Photosensitizer and Laser Dye: A key component in tunable dye lasers and as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy research.
• Optical Data Storage: Used in the development of advanced optical recording media due to its photochromic properties.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a building block for organic NLO materials used in frequency doubling and electro-optic modulation.
• Biomedical Fluorescent Labeling: Employed in the synthesis of fluorescent probes and tags for cellular imaging and bioassays.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a potential sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) for light harvesting.
• Chemical Sensing: Utilized in the fabrication of sensors for detecting specific ions or molecules based on colorimetric or fluorometric changes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine Iodide
CAS No.	57441-59-5
Molecular Formula	C23H23IN2S2
Molecular Weight	534.47 g/mol
Synonyms	DTCC Iodide; 3,3'-Diethylthiacyanine Iodide; 2-[5-(1,3-Dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1-ethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-ethylindolium Iodide; Thiacarbocyanine Dye; Cyanine Dye 5; Astrazon Orange R; Basic Orange 21; C.I. 48035
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,3'-Diethylthiacarbocyanine Iodide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to bronze crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Absorption Max (λmax)	554 - 562 nm (in methanol)

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