Description

Phenyldiazonium Hexafluorophosphate is a versatile and highly reactive diazonium salt, widely recognized for its utility as a photoactive aryl radical precursor. Its primary commercial value lies in enabling efficient and selective aryl functionalization under mild, light-induced conditions, which is critical for advanced synthetic workflows. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for photolithography, surface modification, and the synthesis of complex organic molecules.

Application

• Photolithography & Microfabrication: Acts as a key photoacid generator (PAG) in the production of semiconductor devices and advanced photoresists.
• Surface Modification & Crafting: Used for the covalent attachment of aryl groups to polymers, glass, and metal surfaces to alter wettability, adhesion, and biocompatibility.
• Organic Synthesis & Medicinal Chemistry: Serves as a crucial reagent for Sandmeyer-type reactions and the photochemical generation of aryl radicals for C-H functionalization and cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed as an initiator or functionalization agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dendrimers, and functional nanomaterials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants through diazo coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenyldiazonium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	369-58-4
Molecular Formula	C6H5N2·PF6
Molecular Weight	266.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenediazonium Hexafluorophosphate; Diazonium, Phenyl-, Hexafluorophosphate(1-); Phenyl Diazonium Hexafluorophosphate; Phenyldiazonium PF6; Benzenediazonium PF6 Salt; Phenyl Diazonium Salt (PF6-); Phenyl Diazonium Hexafluorophosphate Salt; Benzenediazonium Hexafluorophosphate Salt
EINECS	206-722-5

Quality Control

Our Phenyldiazonium Hexafluorophosphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including NMR, HPLC, and elemental analysis, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with specified parameters. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for traceability and quality assurance.

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) for long-term stability. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.