Description

3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Benzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt derivative of piperonal, serving as a versatile and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in enabling efficient, site-specific functionalization and coupling reactions, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity reagent is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, particularly for synthesizing heterocyclic compounds and functional dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aromatic coupling.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and functional pigments, leveraging its diazonium group for color development.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in surface modification, grafting reactions, and the creation of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new coupling reactions and synthetic methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of high-value fine chemicals and specialty aroma chemicals derived from the piperonal structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Benzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	1682-37-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6BF4N2O2
Molecular Weight	239.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Piperonyl Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate; 3,4-Methylenedioxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; 1,3-Benzodioxol-5-diazonium Tetrafluoroborate; (Benzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)diazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Piperonal Diazonium Salt; Piperonyl Diazonium BF4; 1682-37-7; Diazonium tetrafluoroborate of piperonal
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-(Methylenedioxy)Benzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability. Due to its nature as a diazonium salt and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, DMF)

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