Description

3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-Ethyl-5-Methoxy-3H-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-5-Methoxybenzoxazolium Iodide is a high-purity, functional organic salt belonging to the cyanine dye family, valued for its exceptional photophysical properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics, particularly in advanced material science and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the photovoltaic, optical data storage, and biomedical imaging sectors for use as a sensitizer or fluorescent probe. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your most demanding R&D and production needs.

Application

• Optical Data Storage Media: As a key photosensitizing component in recordable optical discs (e.g., CD-R, DVD-R).
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): Employed as a light-harvesting sensitizer to improve photon-to-electron conversion efficiency.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: Used in the development of materials for photonics, optical switching, and frequency doubling applications.
• Biomedical Fluorescent Labeling: Serves as a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent tag for bio-imaging and diagnostic assays.
• Laser Dyes and Optical Filters: Utilized in tunable dye lasers and as an active medium in specific wavelength filters.
• Photopolymerization Initiators: Acts as a photoinitiator in UV-curable coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Chemical Sensors: Incorporated into sensor designs for the detection of specific ions or molecules based on optical signal changes.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A vital reagent for fundamental studies in photochemistry and the synthesis of novel functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-Ethyl-5-Methoxy-3H-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-5-Methoxybenzoxazolium Iodide
CAS No.	93838-97-2
Molecular Formula	C26H29IN2O4
Molecular Weight	584.43 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-ethyl-5-methoxy-2(3H)-benzoxazolylidene)methyl]-1-butenyl]-5-methoxybenzoxazolium iodide; Dye for CD-R; Cyanine dye 93838-97-2; NK 529; 2-[2-[(3-Ethyl-5-methoxy-1,3-benzoxazol-2(3H)-ylidene)methyl]but-1-en-1-yl]-3-ethyl-5-methoxy-1,3-benzoxazol-3-ium iodide; Optical Recording Dye; Photoconductive Dye; 93838-97-2
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-Ethyl-5-Methoxy-3H-Benzoxazol-2-Ylidene)Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-5-Methoxybenzoxazolium Iodide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters are available upon request. We support custom synthesis and can tailor specifications to meet specific research-grade or industrial-grade requirements.

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. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility	Soluble in dichloromethane, chloroform, DMF; sparingly soluble in methanol

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