Description

4-Butyroxybenzenediazonium Fluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt used as a key photoactive intermediate in advanced material synthesis. This compound matters for its role in generating aryl radicals upon light exposure, enabling precise surface functionalization and polymer initiation. Industrial and research laboratories need it for applications in photolithography, photo-patterning, and as a precursor in the synthesis of dyes and liquid crystal polymers.

Application

• Photolithography & Microfabrication: Acts as a photoacid generator (PAG) or photoresist component for creating fine patterns on semiconductor wafers and electronic components.
• Surface Modification & Grafting: Used to covalently attach functional organic layers to metal, glass, or polymer surfaces under UV light for enhanced adhesion or specific properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a photoinitiator for radical polymerization reactions, facilitating the curing of coatings, inks, and adhesives.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: A crucial diazo component in the production of azo dyes and complex organic colorants.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed as a building block in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used in derivatization processes for the detection and analysis of specific chemical groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butyroxybenzenediazonium Fluoroborate
CAS No.	132712-10-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₃BF₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	280.03 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Butyroxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; 4-(Butanoyloxy)benzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Diazonium BF4 Salt of 4-Hydroxybutyrophenone; Butyryl Ester Diazonium Salt; Photoreactive Diazonium Salt; Light-sensitive Aryl Diazonium Salt; Photoinitiator 4-OBDBF4; Aryl Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate Derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4-Butyroxybenzenediazonium Fluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive applications like photolithography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

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 light-sensitive and hygroscopic nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility Test	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.