Description

2-[(4-Aminophenyl)Azo]-1,3-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride is a specialized cationic azo compound, serving as a versatile intermediate and functional dye precursor. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines an azo chromophore with a reactive imidazolium center, enabling applications in advanced material synthesis and analytical chemistry. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of dye and pigment chemistry, analytical reagent development, and as a potential monomer for functional polymers.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor for synthesizing cationic azo dyes used in textile, paper, and leather industries.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Utilized as a chromogenic agent or complexing ligand in spectrophotometric analysis and detection methods.
• Functional Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific optical or ionic properties.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use in staining protocols or as a probe in biochemical assays due to its azo-based color and ionic nature.
• Material Science: Investigated for incorporation into smart materials, sensors, or coatings where its photochromic or ionic characteristics are beneficial.
• Catalysis Research: The imidazolium moiety makes it a candidate for study in ionic liquid catalysis or as a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-[(4-Aminophenyl)Azo]-1,3-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride
CAS No.	97404-02-9
Molecular Formula	C11H14ClN5
Molecular Weight	251.72 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; 2-[(4-Aminophenyl)diazenyl]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazol-3-ium chloride; C.I. Basic Orange 43 (related class); 4-Aminoazobenzene-2',N,N-dimethylimidazolium chloride; Azoic diazo component 43; Cationic azo dye intermediate; 1H-Imidazolium, 2-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-, chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-[(4-Aminophenyl)Azo]-1,3-Dimethyl-1H-Imidazolium Chloride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting its use in research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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