Description

5-Chloro-2-[2-[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride is a high-purity, functional organic salt belonging to the indolium dye family. This compound is valued for its strong chromophoric properties and its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced functional materials. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the photographic, optical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics.

Application

• Sensitizing Dye for Silver Halide Photography: A critical component in the formulation of photographic emulsions and films.
• Optical Data Storage Media: Used in the production of recordable optical discs (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R) as a light-absorbing layer.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Serves as a building block for materials used in laser technology and optical signal processing.
• Laser Dyes and Fluorescent Probes: Employed in the development of tunable dye lasers and bio-imaging agents.
• Organic Photoconductors (OPCs): A functional material in the charge-generating layers of photocopiers and laser printers.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex cyanine and polymethine dyes for various high-tech applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	5-Chloro-2-[2-[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride
CAS No.	84787-97-3
Molecular Formula	C22H26Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	405.36 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-[2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride; 5-Chloro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-[2-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]vinyl]-3H-indolium chloride; 5-Chloro-2-[2-(4-dimethylaminophenyl)vinyl]-1,3,3-trimethylindolium chloride; 5-Chloro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-(4-dimethylaminostyryl)indolium chloride; Styryl 9; Dye for CD-R; Photographic sensitizing dye
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Chloro-2-[2-[4-(Dimethylamino)Phenyl]Vinyl]-1,3,3-Trimethyl-3H-Indolium Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous in-house specifications using advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to dark blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.