Description

Merocyanine Dye CAS NO 58823-12-4 is a versatile organic chromophore belonging to the merocyanine family, characterized by its unique intramolecular charge-transfer properties. This compound is highly valued for its strong solvatochromic behavior and significant nonlinear optical (NLO) activity, making it a critical material for advanced photonic research and development. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, sensor technology, and dye-sensitized solar cells for its ability to modulate light absorption and emission.

Application

• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Devices: Utilized as an electron acceptor or sensitizer in bulk heterojunction solar cells to enhance light-harvesting efficiency.
• Nonlinear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in the development of materials for frequency doubling, optical switching, and data storage due to its high hyperpolarizability.
• Fluorescent Sensors and Probes: Employed in the design of chemosensors for detecting ions, biomolecules, and changes in microenvironment polarity, leveraging its solvatochromism.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC): Acts as a photosensitizer adsorbed onto semiconductor surfaces to convert sunlight into electricity.
• Optical Data Storage: Used in write-once read-many (WORM) memory devices and other advanced optical recording media.
• Bioimaging and Labeling: Serves as a fluorescent tag for cellular imaging and tracking in biological research, thanks to its tunable emission properties.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for cancer treatment, where it generates reactive oxygen species upon light activation.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block for synthesizing novel conjugated polymers and studying structure-property relationships in functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Merocyanine Dye
CAS No.	58823-12-4
Molecular Formula	C23H23NO2S
Molecular Weight	377.50 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(1E)-2-[4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-3-ethyl-1,3-benzothiazol-3-ium-4-olate; 3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)vinyl]benzothiazol-3-ium-4-olate; Merocyanine 540; MC 540; NK 2790; Brooker's Merocyanine; Solvatochromic Dye 1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Merocyanine Dye is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy for optical property verification, and NMR for structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with research-grade specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area. This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to purple crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
UV-Vis Absorption (λmax in Methanol)	540 - 560 nm
Fluorescence Emission (λmax)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents (e.g., DMSO, methanol, chloroform)

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