Description

5-Octadecanoyloxy-2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)Phenol is a specialized azo compound with a long-chain fatty acid ester group, offering unique solubility and chromophoric properties. This chemical is valued for its ability to act as a functional dye or a photo-responsive intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the specialty chemicals, advanced materials, and analytical reagent sectors for creating novel polymers, sensors, or liquid crystal systems.

Application

• As a functional dye or chromophore in the research and development of advanced polymeric materials.
• As a photo-responsive intermediate for synthesizing novel liquid crystal compounds and display technologies.
• As a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis for creating surfactants or specialty esters with specific optical properties.
• In academic and industrial research for studying azo compound reactivity and photoisomerization.
• As a potential component in the formulation of specialized inks or coatings requiring specific light-absorption characteristics.
• For use in analytical chemistry as a reagent or standard for method development and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Octadecanoyloxy-2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)Phenol
CAS No.	124522-01-6
Molecular Formula	C30H43N3O5
Molecular Weight	525.68 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenol, 5-(1-oxooctadecyl)oxy-2-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]-; 2-[(4-Nitrophenyl)azo]-5-(stearoyloxy)phenol; 5-Stearoyloxy-2-(4-nitrophenylazo)phenol; 4-Nitro-4'-(stearoyloxy)azobenzene; Azo dye C30; Stearic acid 4-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxyphenyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-Octadecanoyloxy-2-(4-Nitrophenylazo)Phenol adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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