Description

1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E)-5-(1,3,3-Trimethyl-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Indol-2-Ylidene)-1,3-Pentadienyl]-3H-Indolium Tetraphenylborate is a high-purity, functional organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its strong near-infrared absorption and fluorescence properties. This compound is essential for advanced research and development in photonics and electronics, where precise optical characteristics are critical. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the optical data storage, laser technology, and non-linear optical material sectors.

Application

• Optical Data Storage Media: As a key dye component in recordable CD-R and DVD-R discs.
• Laser Technology: Utilized in the formulation of laser dyes and as a saturable absorber for mode-locking in solid-state lasers.
• Non-linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A building block for developing organic crystals and polymers with second- or third-order optical non-linearity for photonic devices.
• Bioimaging & Sensors: Potential application as a near-infrared fluorescent probe or label in biochemical sensing and imaging due to its spectral properties.
• Organic Photovoltaics (OPV): Investigated for use as an electron acceptor or sensitizer in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a critical intermediate or standard in synthetic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E)-5-(1,3,3-Trimethyl-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Indol-2-Ylidene)-1,3-Pentadienyl]-3H-Indolium Tetraphenylborate
CAS No.	91419-03-3
Molecular Formula	C52H53BN2
Molecular Weight	716.80 g/mol
Synonyms	DTTC Iodide (Tetraphenylborate Salt); 1,1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Tetraphenylborate; HITC Tetraphenylborate; 2-[5-[1,3,3-Trimethyl-2(1H)-indolinylydene]-1,3-pentadienyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium tetraphenylborate; IR-140 Tetraphenylborate Salt; 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E,5E)-5-(1,3,3-trimethylindolin-2-ylidene)penta-1,3-dien-1-yl]-3H-indol-1-ium tetraphenylborate
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Quality Control

Our production of 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2-[(1E,3E)-5-(1,3,3-Trimethyl-1,3-Dihydro-2H-Indol-2-Ylidene)-1,3-Pentadienyl]-3H-Indolium Tetraphenylborate adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), and elemental analysis, to ensure consistency and meet precise customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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