Description

3-(2-Carboxyethyl)-2-[2-[[3-(2-Carboxyethyl)-5-Chloro-3H-Benzothiazol-2-Ylidene]Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-5-Chlorobenzothiazolium Iodide is a specialized organic salt belonging to the benzothiazolium dye class, valued for its unique photophysical properties. This compound is crucial for advanced research and development in fields requiring precise light absorption and emission characteristics. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the photovoltaic, optical sensor, and specialty dye industries for its application as a functional material.

Application

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs): As a key photosensitizer to enhance light-harvesting efficiency and electron transfer.
• Optical Sensors and Probes: Utilized in the development of chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents due to its fluorescence properties.
• Non-Linear Optical (NLO) Materials: A candidate material for applications in photonics and optoelectronics.
• Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) Research: Investigated as an electron donor or acceptor component in thin-film solar cells.
• Specialty Dyes and Pigments: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing high-performance colorants with specific light-fastness.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A vital reagent for studying charge transfer mechanisms and developing new functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Carboxyethyl)-2-[2-[[3-(2-Carboxyethyl)-5-Chloro-3H-Benzothiazol-2-Ylidene]Methyl]But-1-Enyl]-5-Chlorobenzothiazolium Iodide
CAS No.	94158-25-5
Molecular Formula	C26H23Cl2IN2O4S2
Molecular Weight	721.41 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-[2-[(5-chloro-3-ethyl-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene)methyl]-1-butenyl]-3-ethylbenzothiazolium iodide; NK-2012; Benzothiazolium, 3-(2-carboxyethyl)-5-chloro-2-[2-[[3-(2-carboxyethyl)-5-chloro-3H-benzothiazol-2-ylidene]methyl]-1-butenyl]-, iodide (1:1); 3-Ethyl-2-[2-[(3-ethyl-5-chloro-2(3H)-benzothiazolylidene)methyl]-1-butenyl]-5-chlorobenzothiazolium iodide; Carbocyanine dye derivative; NK2012 sensitizer
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Quality Control

Our production of this high-purity specialty chemical adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to ensure structural identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance processes.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.