Description

Diisopropyl Azodicarboxylate is a versatile and highly reactive organic reagent belonging to the class of azo dicarboxylates. It serves as a critical component in the Mitsunobu reaction, enabling the efficient formation of carbon-oxygen, carbon-nitrogen, and carbon-sulfur bonds under mild conditions. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it facilitates the synthesis of complex molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Key reagent in the Mitsunobu reaction for esterification, etherification, and alkylation processes.
• Synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Production of fine chemicals and specialty agrochemicals.
• Use in peptide coupling and other amide bond formation strategies.
• Preparation of functionalized polymers and advanced materials.
• Research and development tool in academic and industrial organic synthesis laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diisopropyl Azodicarboxylate
CAS No.	2446-83-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14N2O4
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	DIAD; Azodicarboxylic Acid Diisopropyl Ester; Diisopropyl Diazenedicarboxylate; DIADC; 1,2-Diisopropoxycarbonylhydrazine; Diazenedicarboxylic Acid Bis(1-methylethyl) Ester; Azodicarboxylate Diisopropyl Ester
EINECS	219-490-9

Quality Control

Our Diisopropyl Azodicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and related substances. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for reliable supply to regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizing agent, store separately from reducing agents, combustible materials, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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