Diethyloxadicarbocyanine iodide
Synonyms
3,3'-Diethyloxadicarbocyanine iodide;
3-Ethyl-2-(5-(3-ethyl-2(3H)-benzoxazolylidene)-1,3-pentadienyl)benzoxazolium iodide;
DODCI;
Category
Cationic surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 14806-50-9
EINECS: 238-873-7
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C23H23IN2O2; C23H23N2O2.I
Molecular Weight: 486.35
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), dark blue crystalline solid.
Solubility slightly soluble in water.
Stability stable.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, strong irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2, nitrogen oxides and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent masking, dyeing, antistatic, emulsifying, dispersing abilities. Carbocyanine dye.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
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Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as dye.
Dye in imaging science.
Manufacturers
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