Description

3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethylnaphth[2,1-D]Oxazol-2(3H)-Ylidene)Propenyl]Naphth[1,2-D]Oxazolium Bromide is a high-purity, specialized cationic dye intermediate belonging to the naphthoxazolium class. This compound is valued for its strong light-absorbing properties and structural stability, making it a critical component in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the optical data storage, laser dyes, and specialty pigment industries for developing high-performance functional materials.

Application

• Optical Data Storage Media: A key sensitizer/photosensitizer for recordable (R) and rewritable (RW) optical discs (e.g., CD-R, DVD±R).
• Laser Dye Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of near-infrared (NIR) absorbing dyes for tunable dye lasers and laser marking systems.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a building block for organic compounds with applications in photonics and electro-optics.
• Specialty Pigments & Inks: Imparts specific spectral properties in high-security inks and specialty colorants.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer precursor in biomedical research applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic compounds and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethylnaphth[2,1-D]Oxazol-2(3H)-Ylidene)Propenyl]Naphth[1,2-D]Oxazolium Bromide
CAS No.	65087-24-3
Molecular Formula	C₃₀H₂₅BrN₂O₂
Molecular Weight	525.44 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-[(1E)-3-(3-ethyl-2(3H)-naphtho[2,1-d]oxazolylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-1,2-naphthoxazolium bromide; NK-2012; NK 2012; Oxazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[3-(3-ethylnaphth[2,1-d]oxazol-2(3H)-ylidene)-1-propenyl]naphth[1,2-d]-, bromide; Cationic cyanine dye intermediate; Naphthoxazolium bromide dye; Heptamethine oxonol dye analog
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-2-[3-(3-Ethylnaphth[2,1-D]Oxazol-2(3H)-Ylidene)Propenyl]Naphth[1,2-D]Oxazolium Bromide adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR to ensure high chemical purity and structural integrity. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for our industrial partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive. Keep the container tightly sealed in a desiccated environment to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.