Description

1,1''Diethyl-2,2''-Tricarbocyanine Perchlorate is a near-infrared (NIR) absorbing cyanine dye salt, a critical functional material for advanced photonic and electronic applications. Its value lies in its strong and tunable absorption properties in the NIR spectrum, making it indispensable for research and development in cutting-edge technologies. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the optical materials, semiconductor research, and biomedical imaging sectors.

Application

• Optical Limiting and Nonlinear Optical Materials: Used in the fabrication of devices that protect sensors and human eyes from intense laser pulses.
• Semiconductor Research: Acts as a functional dopant or sensitizer in the development of organic photovoltaics (OPV) and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC).
• Laser Dye and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): Serves as a potential photosensitizer in medical research for targeted cancer treatments.
• Biomedical Imaging Probes: Utilized in the synthesis of NIR fluorescent tags for deep-tissue imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Chemical Sensors: Incorporated into sensor matrices for the detection of specific ions or molecules based on spectral shifts.
• Optical Data Storage: Investigated for use in high-density recording media due to its photophysical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1''Diethyl-2,2''-Tricarbocyanine Perchlorate
CAS No.	58010-98-3
Molecular Formula	C29H35ClN2O4
Molecular Weight	511.05 g/mol
Synonyms	DTTC Perchlorate; 1,1'-Diethyl-2,2'-tricarbocyanine perchlorate; DTTC iodide (common misnomer); Diethyl-tricarbocyanine perchlorate; NIR Cyanine Dye; 2-[7-[1,3-Dihydro-3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfobutyl)-2H-indol-2-ylidene]-1,3,5-heptatrienyl]-3,3-dimethyl-1-(4-sulfobutyl)-3H-indolium perchlorate (related structure); Heptamethine cyanine dye perchlorate salt; IR-125 Perchlorate (analog)
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,1''Diethyl-2,2''-Tricarbocyanine Perchlorate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for sensitive applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key 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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen after each use to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (UV-Vis)	λmax conforms (typically ~760-800 nm in solvent)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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