Description

2-Diazo-1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione is a versatile diazo-functionalized diketone compound, serving as a critical photoactive intermediate and precursor in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to undergo photolysis or thermal decomposition to generate reactive carbene species, enabling precise carbon-carbon bond formation and cyclopropanation reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Photoresist and Photoacid Generator (PAG) Component: A key precursor in the formulation of advanced photoresists for semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication.
• Carbene Chemistry Reagent: Used as a stable source of reactive carbenes for cyclopropanation, C-H insertion, and other catalytic transformations in fine chemical synthesis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific stereochemistry.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Facilitates cross-linking and functionalization of polymers to enhance thermal stability, adhesion, or other material properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of specialized diazo dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Diazo-1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione
CAS No.	2085-31-6
Molecular Formula	C15H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	250.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Diazo Diphenyl Diketone; 1,3-Diphenyl-2-diazo-1,3-propanedione; Diphenyldiazomethane-1,3-dione; α-Diazo-β,δ-diphenylacetonylacetone; Diazodibenzoylmethane; 2-Diazo-1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione; 2-Diazo-1,3-diphenyl-1,3-propanedione; Diazonium Diphenyl Diketone Salt Precursor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Diazo-1,3-Diphenyl-1,3-Propanedione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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 nature, handling and storage must minimize exposure to direct light to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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