Description

[4-[[4-(Diethylamino)Phenyl][4-(Ethylamino)-1-Naphthyl]Methylene]-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-Ylidene]Diethylammonium Dodecyl Sulphate is a specialized cationic dye salt, valued for its intense color properties and compatibility with various substrates. This compound is engineered for high-performance applications where consistent color strength and stability are critical. It serves as a key intermediate and functional colorant for industries including textiles, specialty inks, and advanced material research.

Application

• Textile Dyeing: Primary application as a cationic dye for synthetic fibers like modified polyacrylonitrile, imparting vibrant and wash-fast colors.
• Specialty Inks & Toners: Used in the formulation of high-quality inks for security printing, digital printing, and electrophotographic toners.
• Biological Staining: Potential use as a histological or cytological stain in life science research due to its affinity for specific cellular structures.
• Optical Data Storage: A candidate material for dye layers in recordable optical media (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R) due to its light-absorption characteristics.
• Non-Linear Optics (NLO): Investigated for use in photonic devices and sensors because of its large molecular polarizability and chromophoric structure.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a reagent or indicator in specific spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	[4-[[4-(Diethylamino)Phenyl][4-(Ethylamino)-1-Naphthyl]Methylene]-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-Ylidene]Diethylammonium Dodecyl Sulphate
CAS No.	83732-77-8
Molecular Formula	C₄₃H₆₂N₃O₄S
Molecular Weight	692.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Blue 7:1; C.I. 42595:1; Victoria Pure Blue BO Salt; Victoria Blue BO Salt; [4-[[4-(Diethylamino)phenyl][4-(ethylamino)-1-naphthyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium dodecyl sulfate; Ethyl Victoria Blue B Sulfate; Cationic Blue Dye Salt
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Quality Control

Our production of this dye salt adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and spectrophotometric strength assessment. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product performance and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-green powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in water, ethanol; slightly soluble in non-polar solvents
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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