Description

6-Bromo-2-[4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Phenyl]-1-Methylbenz[Cd]Indolium Chloride is a specialized cationic dye intermediate belonging to the benz[c,d]indolium class, valued for its distinct chromophoric properties and functional group reactivity. This compound is essential for synthesizing advanced dyes and functional colorants with specific light-absorption and charge-transfer characteristics. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the specialty dyes, photodynamic therapy (PDT) research, and advanced materials sectors for developing next-generation optical and biomedical products.

Application

• Synthesis of Cationic Dyes & Stains: A key precursor for producing specialized dyes used in biological staining, textile dyeing, and ink formulations.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Serves as a building block for photosensitizer molecules in experimental cancer and antimicrobial therapies.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in research for developing organic materials with applications in photonics, optical data storage, and laser technology.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Acts as a core structure for creating sensitive fluorescent probes and sensors for biochemical and environmental analysis.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagents: Employed in the formulation of specialized reagents for colorimetric detection and assay development.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Bromo-2-[4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Phenyl]-1-Methylbenz[Cd]Indolium Chloride
CAS No.	58441-54-6
Molecular Formula	C24H24BrN2O+ · Cl-
Molecular Weight	479.82 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Bromo-1-methyl-2-[4-(N-ethyl-N-2-hydroxyethylamino)phenyl]benz[cd]indolium chloride; 6-Bromo-2-(4-(ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)phenyl)-1-methyl-1H-benz[cd]indolium chloride; Benz[cd]indolium, 6-bromo-2-[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]-1-methyl-, chloride; Cationic dye intermediate 58441-54-6; Brominated benzindolium salt; HEPES-linked benzindolium dye precursor
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Quality Control

Our production of 6-Bromo-2-[4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]Phenyl]-1-Methylbenz[Cd]Indolium Chloride adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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