Description

3-Ethyl-2-[3-[1-Ethyl-1,3-Dihydro-3-(3-Sulphonatobutyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2H-Benzimidazol-2-Ylidene]Prop-1-Enyl]-5-Phenylbenzoxazolium is a high-purity, functional organic salt characterized by its complex benzimidazolium-benzoxazolium conjugated structure. This compound matters for its unique photophysical and electrochemical properties, making it a critical advanced intermediate for specialized applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the dye and pigment, optical materials, and advanced organic electronics sectors seeking to develop next-generation functional materials.

Application

• Near-Infrared (NIR) Absorbing Dyes: A key precursor for synthesizing cyanine and polymethine dyes used in optical data storage, laser filters, and security inks.
• Fluorescent Probes and Sensors: Utilized in the development of sensitive chemical and biological sensors due to its modifiable fluorescent properties.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-accepting or light-harvesting materials in solar cell research and development.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in the synthesis of compounds for photonics, optical switching, and frequency doubling applications.
• Specialty Inks and Coatings: Imparts specific optical characteristics for high-value printing, anti-counterfeiting, and decorative coatings.
• Photoinitiators and Photopolymerization: Acts as a component in advanced photoinitiator systems for UV-curable resins and inks.
• Biomedical Imaging Agents: Investigated as a potential scaffold for developing contrast agents or fluorescent tags in diagnostic imaging.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for research in supramolecular chemistry, material science, and advanced synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[3-[1-Ethyl-1,3-Dihydro-3-(3-Sulphonatobutyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2H-Benzimidazol-2-Ylidene]Prop-1-Enyl]-5-Phenylbenzoxazolium
CAS No.	83783-57-7
Molecular Formula	C33H33F3N2O4S
Molecular Weight	610.69 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-[2-[3-(1,3-dihydro-1-ethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene)-1-propen-1-yl]-5-phenyl-3-benzoxazolio]butyl-, inner salt; 3-Ethyl-2-[3-(1-ethyl-3-(3-sulfonatobutyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzimidazolin-2-ylidene)propenyl]-5-phenylbenzoxazolium; Cyanine dye intermediate; NIR dye salt; Benzoxazolium, 3-ethyl-2-[3-[1-ethyl-1,3-dihydro-3-(3-sulfonatobutyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl)-2H-benzimidazol-2-ylidene]-1-propenyl]-5-phenyl-, inner salt
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Ethyl-2-[3-[1-Ethyl-1,3-Dihydro-3-(3-Sulphonatobutyl)-5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2H-Benzimidazol-2-Ylidene]Prop-1-Enyl]-5-Phenylbenzoxazolium adheres to a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and MS for structural confirmation, and spectrophotometry for optical property verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment when not in use to prevent degradation and maintain optimal performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Properties (UV-Vis)	λmax as per COA

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