Description

Diazoethane is a highly reactive organic reagent belonging to the diazoalkane family, primarily used as a versatile methylene transfer agent and carbene precursor. Its unique reactivity makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise and efficient alkylation or cyclopropanation reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate for the methylation of carboxylic acids, phenols, and alcohols to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides through cyclopropanation and homologation reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the preparation of specialized esters, ethers, and other high-value chemical intermediates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or initiator in certain polymerization processes and for modifying polymer chains.
• Carbene Chemistry Research: Serves as a precursor for generating ethyl carbene, used in various C-H insertion and cycloaddition studies.
• Analytical Derivatization: Utilized to derivative sensitive compounds for analysis via gas chromatography or mass spectrometry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diazoethane
CAS No.	1117-96-0
Molecular Formula	C2H4N2
Molecular Weight	56.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylidenediazene; Diazonium, Ethyl-; Ethyldiazonium; Ethane, Diazo-; Ethyl Diazonium Ion; N-Ethyldiazene; Aziminoethane; Ethylideneimide
EINECS	214-260-6

Quality Control

Our Diazoethane is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. We adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable, and all material is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA). The COA details critical parameters including purity (assay), identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and tests for key impurities. Our quality management system is designed to meet the exacting standards of the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended cold temperatures, typically between 2°C and 8°C. The storage area must be well-ventilated, dry, and away from sources of heat, ignition, and incompatible materials. Handle only in a certified fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent (Typical)	Diethyl ether or Dichloromethane
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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