Description

3-Ethyl-2-[2-(Phenylamino)ethenyl]benzothiazolium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the benzothiazolium dye family, valued for its unique photophysical and electrochemical properties. This compound is significant for its role as a key intermediate and functional material in advanced research and industrial synthesis. It is primarily needed by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the organic electronics, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs), and non-linear optical (NLO) materials sectors, where precise molecular structure is critical for performance.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Acts as a crucial photosensitizer or co-adsorbent to enhance light absorption and electron transfer efficiency.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in the development of materials for optical limiting, frequency doubling, and telecommunications.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for emissive or charge-transport layers due to its tunable electronic properties.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Employed in the design of chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents because of its strong fluorescence.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Functions as a photoinitiator in advanced curing applications for coatings and inks.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A key intermediate for synthesizing novel heterocyclic compounds and studying structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[2-(Phenylamino)ethenyl]benzothiazolium Iodide
CAS No.	60126-86-5
Molecular Formula	C17H17IN2S
Molecular Weight	408.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-2-(phenylamino)ethenyl]-1,3-benzothiazol-3-ium iodide; 3-Ethyl-2-[(E)-2-(anilino)vinyl]benzothiazolium iodide; 2-[2-(Anilino)vinyl]-3-ethylbenzothiazolium iodide; Benzothiazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[2-(phenylamino)ethenyl]-, iodide; Dye intermediate 60126-86-5; Styryl benzothiazolium dye derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-2-[2-(Phenylamino)ethenyl]benzothiazolium Iodide adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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