Description

2-Diazoacetoacetic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is a versatile diazo compound and a key building block in organic synthesis. This chemical matters for its role as a precursor to reactive carbene intermediates, enabling complex molecular transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of heterocycles and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Carbene Chemistry: Serves as a stable source of diazo compounds for metal-catalyzed carbene transfer reactions, such as cyclopropanations and C-H insertions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Diazoacetoacetic Acid tert-Butyl Ester
CAS No.	13298-76-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	184.19 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl 2-diazoacetoacetate; 2-Diazo-3-oxobutanoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; Diazoacetoacetic Acid t-Butyl Ester; Acetoacetic Acid, 2-Diazo-, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; t-Butyl Diazoacetoacetate; 2-Diazoacetoacetic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; 3-Oxo-2-diazobutanoic Acid tert-Butyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our 2-Diazoacetoacetic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay	≥ 97%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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