CAS 1640-39-7: 2,3,3-Trimethylindolenine

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2,3,3-Trimethylindolenine is a reactive aromatic hydrocarbon that has been synthesized by the coordination complex of nitric acid and sodium carbonate. It has a hydroxyl group in the 2 position and is used as an intermediate for the synthesis of hemicyanine. 2,3,3-Trimethylindolenine is soluble in nonpolar solvents such as benzene or hexane. Its light exposure can cause it to react with oxygen to form nitro groups. The structure of 2,3,3-Trimethylindolenine includes two nitrogen atoms in the alpha position.

2,3,3-Trimethyl Indolenine

It is used in synthesis of cyanine dyes. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications 2,3,3-Trimethylindolenine is an indole derivative used in the preparation of cyanine dye labelleing reagents and other imaging agents. References Mujumdar, R. et al.: Cytometry, 10, 3 (1989); Mushkalko, I.L. et al.: Ukr. Khim. Zhur., 52, 509 (1986);