Description

2-[(p-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Acetoacetanilide is a high-purity organic azo compound primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance pigments and dyes. This compound is valued for its ability to impart excellent color properties, including brightness and lightfastness, to the final products. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the pigments, inks, coatings, and plastics industries seeking to produce vibrant and durable yellows and oranges.

Application

• Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a critical coupling component for the production of high-performance organic pigments, particularly diarylide yellows (PY12, PY13, PY14, etc.).
• Industrial Coatings: Used in the synthesis of pigments for automotive, industrial, and decorative coatings requiring excellent weather resistance and color strength.
• Printing Inks: A key intermediate for pigments used in packaging, publication, and specialty inks, providing vibrant color and good printability.
• Plastics and Masterbatches: Employed in creating colorants for the mass coloration of plastics such as PVC, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
• Textile Dyes: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specific azo dyes for synthetic fibers.
• Research & Development: Used as a standard or building block in chemical research for developing new colorants and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[(p-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Acetoacetanilide
CAS No.	1657-18-7
Molecular Formula	C17H17N3O3
Molecular Weight	311.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetoacet-p-anisidide azo-p-anisidine; 2-(4-Methoxyphenylazo)acetoacetanilide; 1-(4-Methoxyphenylazo)acetoacetamilide; C.I. Azoic Coupling Component 4; AAMX; 4-Methoxy-2',4'-dihydroxyazobenzene (tautomeric form); p-Methoxybenzeneazoacetoacetanilide; Acetoacetanilide, 2-[(4-methoxyphenyl)azo]-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-[(p-Methoxyphenyl)Azo]Acetoacetanilide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive pigment synthesis. Every lot is analyzed against stringent in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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