Description

[4-[[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylphenyl]Azo]Phenacyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride is a specialized cationic azo dye intermediate with a quaternary ammonium structure, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing high-performance dyes and pigments, particularly where cationic functionality is required for substrate affinity. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the specialty chemicals, textile dyeing, and advanced material sectors seeking to develop products with enhanced color fastness and application-specific characteristics.

Application

• Synthesis of Cationic Dyes and Pigments: Primary use as a key intermediate for producing dyes used in acrylic, modified polyacrylonitrile, and certain polyester fibers.
• Paper Coloring Agents: Manufacture of dyes for specialty paper products requiring high brightness and bleed resistance.
• Ink Formulations: Development of inks for jet printing, security printing, and other applications where cationic charge improves substrate adhesion.
• Biological Staining Reagents: Potential use in the synthesis of stains for microscopy and histology due to its charged nature and chromophore.
• Research & Development: Serving as a model compound or precursor in organic synthesis and material science research for novel functional dyes.
• Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs): Investigation as a potential component in dye-based color filters or alignment layers.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-[[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylphenyl]Azo]Phenacyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	67905-12-8
Molecular Formula	C22H31ClN4O
Molecular Weight	402.96 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Diethylamino-2-methylphenyl)azo]phenacyltrimethylammonium chloride; 2-{4-[(4-Diethylamino-2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]phenyl}-2-oxoethyl(trimethyl)azanium chloride; Phenacyl Red; Basic Red Dye Intermediate; C.I. Basic Red 46 intermediate; Quaternary Ammonium Azo Dye Intermediate; 4-[[4-(Diethylamino)-o-tolyl]azo]phenacyltrimethylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of [4-[[4-(Diethylamino)-2-Methylphenyl]Azo]Phenacyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthesis processes. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents	Meets ICH guidelines

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