Description

Coumarin 6 is a highly fluorescent organic dye belonging to the coumarin family, widely recognized for its excellent photostability and high quantum yield. This compound is a critical tool for advanced research and industrial applications requiring precise fluorescence detection and labeling. It is essential for professionals in analytical chemistry, materials science, and life sciences who rely on high-performance fluorescent markers for sensitive detection and imaging.

Application

• Fluorescent Tracer and Dye: Used as a sensitive fluorescent probe in environmental monitoring, leak detection, and fluid dynamics studies.
• Laser Dye: Employed as a gain medium in tunable dye lasers, particularly in the blue-green spectral region.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a dopant or emitter material in the development of efficient OLED displays and lighting.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated as a component in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) for light harvesting.
• Biomedical Imaging and Staining: Utilized as a fluorescent stain for cell membranes and organelles in fluorescence microscopy.
• Sensor Technology: Incorporated into chemical sensors and biosensors for the detection of various analytes based on fluorescence quenching or enhancement.
• Polymer and Material Science: Used to study polymer morphology, phase separation, and as a marker in composite materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Coumarin 6
CAS No.	88241-65-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₈N₂O₂S
Molecular Weight	350.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Coumarin 540A; Coumarin 6; 3-(2-Benzothiazolyl)-7-(diethylamino)coumarin; 2,3,5,6-1H,4H-Tetrahydro-9-(diethylamino)quinolizino[9,9a,1-gh]coumarin; C.I. Solvent Green 5; C.I. 46020; Basic Yellow 40; Coumarin 6 laser dye
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Coumarin 6 is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification, UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy for performance characteristics, and identity confirmation via IR and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent photodegradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Fluorescence Emission Max	~505 nm (in ethanol)
Extinction Coefficient	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in common organic solvents

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