Description

[2-[[4-[(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]-3-Methylphenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride is a specialized cationic azo dye intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its primary value lies in its ability to impart a strong, stable cationic charge to dye molecules, making it essential for applications requiring excellent affinity to substrates like modified acrylics, polyesters, and paper. This compound is a critical raw material for manufacturers of specialty dyes and pigments, particularly in the textile, ink, and paper coating industries. Its consistent quality and purity are paramount for ensuring batch-to-batch color reproducibility and performance in demanding industrial processes.

Application

• Cationic Dye Synthesis: As a key intermediate for producing cationic dyes used in the dyeing of acrylic fibers, modified polyesters, and polyacrylonitrile.
• Paper Coloring: Used in the manufacture of direct and cationic dyes for high-quality paper, board, and specialty paper products requiring bright, water-fast colors.
• Inkjet Ink Formulation: Serves as a precursor for dyes in specialty inkjet inks, particularly for industrial printing and textile inkjet applications.
• Leather Dyeing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes for the leather industry to achieve deep, uniform shades with good fastness properties.
• Biological Staining: Potential use as an intermediate for developing cationic stains and indicators in histology and microbiology.
• Synthetic Fiber Modification: Can be used in research and development for creating dye-receptive functional groups on synthetic polymer surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	[2-[[4-[(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]-3-Methylphenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	85392-24-1
Molecular Formula	C20H27Cl2N5O2
Molecular Weight	448.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Red 46 intermediate; C.I. 110825 intermediate; 2-[[4-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-methylphenyl]ethylamino]ethyl-trimethylammonium chloride; N-Ethyl-N-[2-(trimethylammonio)ethyl]-4-[(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-methylanilinium dichloride; Cationic azo dye quaternary salt; Astrazon Red GTLN intermediate; Maxilon Red GRL intermediate
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Quality Control

Our production of [2-[[4-[(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]-3-Methylphenyl]Ethylamino]Ethyl]Trimethylammonium Chloride adheres to a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, UV-Vis), to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. Due to its complex organic structure, prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures or humidity should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Solubility	Soluble in water and polar organic solvents

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