Description

Azodicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a versatile organic reagent primarily used as a dehydrogenation and oxidation agent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate key transformations, such as the conversion of hydrazines to azo compounds and the oxidation of alcohols, under relatively mild conditions. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates synthesis, and specialty chemical manufacturing where precise and efficient oxidation steps are required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used as a key reagent in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a dehydrogenation agent in the production of specific polymers and as a modifier for polymer properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic reactions, including the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carbonyl compounds.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of azo dyes and other colorants.
• Cross-linking Agent: Applied in the curing and cross-linking processes for specific resins and elastomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azodicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	2446-84-6
Molecular Formula	C4H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	146.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl Azodicarboxylate; DMAD; Azodicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Dimethyl Diazenedicarboxylate; Diazenedicarboxylic Acid, Dimethyl Ester; Methyl Azodicarboxylate; Azodicarboxylate Dimethyl Ester; Diethyl Azodicarboxylate (common misnomer, correct is dimethyl)
EINECS	219-489-9

Quality Control

Our Azodicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and identification by FTIR, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.