Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt compound that serves as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a versatile electrophile for introducing the 3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl group into target molecules, enabling the creation of complex chemical architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where precise functionalization is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals requiring specific aryl substitutions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents that incorporate nitrophenyl moieties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and pigments, where the diazonium group facilitates color-forming coupling reactions.
• Polymer Functionalization: Employed to modify polymer chains and surfaces, introducing specific functional groups for enhanced material properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Production: Used in the synthesis of advanced electronic materials where precise molecular structure controls performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	24964-88-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7BF4N3O2
Molecular Weight	255.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methylbenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenediazonium fluoroborate; Diazonium, (3-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); (3-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)diazonium tetrafluoroborate; 1-Methyl-2-nitro-4-diazoniobenzene tetrafluoroborate; 2-Nitro-4-diazoniotoluene tetrafluoroborate; 4-Diazo-2-nitrotoluene tetrafluoroborate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and impurity profiles.

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 hygroscopic and light-sensitive nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Solubility	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.