Description

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[2-(1-Methyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Vinyl]-3H-Indolium Acetate is a specialized cationic dye intermediate belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong light-absorbing and fluorescent properties. This compound is essential for applications requiring precise color formation and high-performance optical characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the optical materials, specialty inks, and advanced dye synthesis sectors.

Application

• Optical Data Storage Media: A key intermediate in the synthesis of cyanine dyes used for recordable CD-R and DVD-R layers.
• Laser Dyes & Photonics: Used in the development of tunable laser dyes and other photonic materials for scientific and industrial lasers.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a precursor for organic compounds with NLO properties used in telecommunications and optical signal processing.
• Specialty Inks & Coatings: Employed in the formulation of high-security inks, anti-counterfeiting pigments, and functional coatings.
• Biomedical Imaging & Staining: Potential use as a precursor for fluorescent probes and stains in biological research and diagnostics.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a component in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaic cells.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[2-(1-Methyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Vinyl]-3H-Indolium Acetate
CAS No.	83969-08-8
Molecular Formula	C30H30N2O2
Molecular Weight	450.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-(1-Methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium acetate; Cyanine dye intermediate 83969-08-8; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1-methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)vinyl]-1H-indolium acetate; Trimethine cyanine dye acetate salt; 3H-Indolium, 1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[2-(1-methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethenyl]-, acetate; C30H30N2O2; Acetic acid, compd. with 2-[2-(1-methyl-2-phenyl-1H-indol-3-yl)ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium (1:1)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[2-(1-Methyl-2-Phenyl-1H-Indol-3-Yl)Vinyl]-3H-Indolium Acetate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC and NMR to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to dark blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Main peak retention time matches reference standard
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.