Description

3-Ethyl-2-[2-[[3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-3H-benzothiazol-2-ylidene]methyl]but-1-enyl]-6-methoxy-5-methylbenzothiazolium Iodide is a high-purity, functional organic salt belonging to the benzothiazolium dye class. This compound is valued for its unique photophysical properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced material synthesis and specialized chemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the photovoltaic, optical sensor, and specialty dye industries for developing next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Photosensitizer and Dye Precursor: A key intermediate in the synthesis of cyanine and polymethine dyes for various optical applications.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Used in the development of novel electron donor or acceptor materials for solar cell applications.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a building block for compounds with potential use in optical limiting, switching, and data storage technologies.
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized in creating specialized fluorescent markers for biological imaging and chemical sensing.
• Laser Dye Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for dyes used in tunable dye lasers and other photonic devices.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research on charge transfer, light absorption, and emission properties of organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[2-[[3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-3H-benzothiazol-2-ylidene]methyl]but-1-enyl]-6-methoxy-5-methylbenzothiazolium Iodide
CAS No.	63815-94-1
Molecular Formula	C31H37IN2O4S2
Molecular Weight	724.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzothiazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[2-[[3-(2-hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene]methyl]-1-butenyl]-6-methoxy-5-methyl-, iodide (1:1); 2-[2-[3-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-6-methoxy-5-methyl-benzothiazol-2-ylidene-methyl]-but-1-enyl]-3-ethyl-6-methoxy-5-methyl-benzothiazolium iodide; Cyanine dye intermediate; Heptamethine cyanine dye derivative; NK-2014 iodide (research code); IR-1061 related compound; Light-sensitive benzothiazolium salt.
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Quality Control

Our production of this specialty chemical adheres to stringent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles in dedicated facilities. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, strength, and composition. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers 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 green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.