Description

5-(Acetamido)-2-[2-[[5-(Acetamido)-3-Ethyl-3H-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene]Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-3-Ethylbenzoxazolium Perchlorate is a specialized organic salt belonging to the class of benzoxazolium cyanine dyes. This compound is valued for its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties, making it a critical functional material in advanced photonic and electronic applications. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the optical materials, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC), and non-linear optics (NLO) sectors for its precise molecular characteristics.

Application

• Optical Limiting Materials: Used in the formulation of devices that protect sensors and human eyes from intense laser pulses.
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Functions as a sensitizer or co-sensitizer to enhance light harvesting and photon-to-electron conversion efficiency.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A key component in the development of materials for frequency doubling, optical switching, and data storage technologies.
• Fluorescent Probes & Sensors: Employed in the design of chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents due to its tunable emission properties.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer for targeted cancer treatments.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a sophisticated intermediate or building block for synthesizing novel functional dyes and complex heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Acetamido)-2-[2-[[5-(Acetamido)-3-Ethyl-3H-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene]Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-3-Ethylbenzoxazolium Perchlorate
CAS No.	68239-68-9
Molecular Formula	C31H33N4O6Cl
Molecular Weight	593.07 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5'-(1,3-Butadiene-1,4-diyl)bis[N-acetyl-3-ethyl-2(3H)-benzoxazolylidene]amine Perchlorate; Benzoxazolium, 5-(acetylamino)-2-[2-[[5-(acetylamino)-3-ethyl-3H-benzoxazol-2-ylidene]methyl]-1-butenyl]-3-ethyl-, perchlorate; 3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-ethyl-5-acetamidobenzoxazol-2-ylidene)methyl]but-1-enyl]-5-acetamidobenzoxazolium perchlorate; Cyanine dye 68239-68-9; NIR dye; Heptamethine cyanine dye derivative
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-purity specialty chemical adheres to stringent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical characterization, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and elemental analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and research reproducibility.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its perchlorate salt nature and light-sensitive properties, the material should be kept away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility Test	Soluble in DMSO, DMF; sparingly soluble in methanol

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