Description

Bis(Diazoacetyl)Butane is a specialized organic compound featuring two reactive diazoacetyl groups linked by a butane chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable precursor and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the formation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise carbon-carbon bond formation and cyclization reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for cyclopropanation, cycloaddition, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants and photochromic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of photoaffinity labels and other molecular probes for studying biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Diazoacetyl)Butane
CAS No.	1448-16-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14N4O2
Molecular Weight	222.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(diazoacetyl)butane; Butane-1,4-diyl bis(2-diazoacetate); 2-Diazoacetic Acid 1,4-Butanediyl Ester; Diazoacetic Acid Butylene Ester; 1,4-Butanediol Bis(diazoacetate); Bis(2-diazoacetoxy)butane; 1,4-Bis(2-diazoacetoxy)butane
EINECS	215-902-5

Quality Control

Our Bis(Diazoacetyl)Butane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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