Description

1,1',3,3,3',3'-HEXAMETHYLINDODICARBOCYANINE TETRAFLUOROBORATE, BORATE(1-), TETRAFLUORO-, 2-[5-(1,3-DIHYDRO-1,3,3-TRIMETHYL-2H-INDOL-2-YLIDENE)-1,4-PENTADIENYL]-1,3,3-TRIMETHYL-3H-INDOLIUM is a high-purity cyanine dye salt, valued for its strong near-infrared (NIR) absorption and fluorescence properties. This compound is essential for advanced research and development in photonics and analytical chemistry. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and researchers in the biotechnology, medical diagnostics, and materials science sectors for applications requiring precise optical characteristics.

Application

• Fluorescent Labeling and Probes: Used as a NIR fluorescent tag for biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) in bioassays and imaging.
• Optical Data Storage: A key component in the development of advanced optical recording media due to its photophysical properties.
• Laser Dyes and Photonics: Employed in the formulation of tunable dye lasers and other photonic devices operating in the NIR spectrum.
• Sensors and Detection Systems: Integral to the fabrication of chemical and biological sensors that utilize fluorescence-based detection.
• Non-Linear Optical Materials: Serves as a chromophore in the synthesis of materials for applications in optoelectronics and photonics.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Research: Investigated as a potential photosensitizer in preclinical research for cancer treatment.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,1',3,3,3',3'-HEXAMETHYLINDODICARBOCYANINE TETRAFLUOROBORATE, BORATE(1-), TETRAFLUORO-, 2-[5-(1,3-DIHYDRO-1,3,3-TRIMETHYL-2H-INDOL-2-YLIDENE)-1,4-PENTADIENYL]-1,3,3-TRIMETHYL-3H-INDOLIUM
CAS No.	38575-74-5
Molecular Formula	C35H41BF4N2
Molecular Weight	576.53 g/mol
Synonyms	HIDC Tetrafluoroborate; 1,1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethylindodicarbocyanine Tetrafluoroborate; IR-1061 (common trade name); 2-[5-(1,3-Dihydro-1,3,3-trimethyl-2H-indol-2-ylidene)-1,4-pentadienyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium tetrafluoroborate; Hexamethylindodicarbocyanine BF4; NIR Cyanine Dye Salt; 1,1',3,3,3',3'-Hexamethylindotricarbocyanine Tetrafluoroborate (related name); Bis(1,3,3-trimethyl-2-indolinylidene)pentamethine tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our production of this cyanine dye adheres to strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high optical purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and spectral properties is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed under inert atmosphere or with desiccant when not in use to maintain stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to blue-black crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (UV-Vis)	λmax conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.