Description

2-[2-[4-[(2-Chloroethyl)Methylamino]Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Acetate is a specialized cationic dye intermediate belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong light absorption and fluorescence properties. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced functional dyes used in high-sensitivity detection and imaging applications. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the biotechnology, analytical chemistry, and advanced materials sectors for developing diagnostic reagents, fluorescent probes, and specialized optical coatings.

Application

• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: A key precursor for creating near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent dyes used in bioimaging and cellular staining.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of reagents for fluorescence-based immunoassays, PCR, and other molecular diagnostic techniques.
• Laser Dye and Optical Material Production: Serves as a building block for dyes used in tunable lasers, optical filters, and nonlinear optical materials.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a component in the development of photosensitizers for targeted cancer therapies.
• Sensor and Detector Fabrication: Utilized in creating chemical sensors and photodetectors that rely on specific wavelength absorption.
• Histology and Pathology Stains: Employed in the formulation of specialized stains for microscopic analysis of tissues.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[2-[4-[(2-Chloroethyl)Methylamino]Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Acetate
CAS No.	72252-45-0
Molecular Formula	C24H27ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	410.94 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[4-[(2-Chloroethyl)methylamino]phenyl]ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium acetate; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[2-[4-[(2-chloroethyl)methylamino]phenyl]vinyl]-3H-indolium acetate; Cyanine dye intermediate 72252-45-0; NIR dye precursor; [4-[(2-Chloroethyl)methylamino]styryl]-1,3,3-trimethylindolenine acetate
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[2-[4-[(2-Chloroethyl)Methylamino]Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Acetate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive applications. The quality system is designed to meet the exacting standards of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles by HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions; consider storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon for long-term preservation. 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)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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