Description

2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a high-purity diazonium salt, a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a versatile electrophile for introducing the 2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl group into target molecules via diazonium coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries, where it is used to create complex aromatic structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and pigments, contributing to color strength and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the functionalization of polymers and the synthesis of advanced polymeric materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Photographic Chemicals: Used in the formulation of specific light-sensitive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	455-90-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7BF4N3O2
Molecular Weight	255.95 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-methylbenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate; 2-Methyl-4-nitrobenzenediazonium fluoroborate; Diazonium, (2-methyl-4-nitrophenyl)-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); (2-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)diazonium tetrafluoroborate; 1-Methyl-2-nitro-4-diazoniobenzene tetrafluoroborate; Fast Scarlet GBC Salt; Variamine Blue B Salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a diazonium salt, it should be handled with care and stored separately from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.