Description

2-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylhydrazono]Methyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Hydrogen Sulphate is a specialized cationic dye intermediate and a functional organic salt. This compound is valued for its role as a key precursor in synthesizing advanced cyanine dyes and other photosensitizers. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the photographic, optical data storage, and biomedical imaging sectors for producing high-performance materials.

Application

• Cyanine Dye Synthesis: A crucial building block for manufacturing heptamethine and other polymethine cyanine dyes.
• Photosensitizer Production: Used in the development of compounds for photodynamic therapy (PDT) and other light-activated medical treatments.
• Optical Recording Media: Serves as an intermediate for dyes used in recordable CDs (CD-R) and DVDs.
• Laser and Nonlinear Optical Materials: A precursor for materials with specific light absorption and emission properties.
• Biomedical Staining and Labeling: Used to create fluorescent probes for cellular and molecular imaging applications.
• Research and Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new photonic and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[[(4-Methoxyphenyl)Methylhydrazono]Methyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Hydrogen Sulphate
CAS No.	83949-62-6
Molecular Formula	C20H25N3O5S
Molecular Weight	419.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-3H-indolium hydrogen sulfate; 2-[(4-Methoxybenzyl)hydrazonomethyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium hydrogen sulfate; Indolium, 2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-, hydrogen sulfate; Cyanine dye intermediate 83949-62-6
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Quality Control

Our production of this advanced intermediate adheres to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-brown to dark brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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