Description

4-(Diethylamino)-2-Ethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt compound that serves as a critical photoactive intermediate in advanced manufacturing processes. Its primary value lies in its ability to generate reactive species upon exposure to specific light wavelengths, enabling precise chemical patterning and surface functionalization. This product is essential for industries requiring high-resolution imaging and controlled chemical grafting, such as electronics, photoresist formulation, and specialty polymer synthesis.

Application

• Photoresist and Photoacid Generator (PAG): A key component in chemically amplified photoresists for semiconductor and microelectronics fabrication, where it generates acid upon UV exposure to drive pattern development.
• Surface Modification and Functionalization: Used for the light-induced covalent attachment of molecules to surfaces (e.g., glass, silicon, polymers) in sensor development and biochip manufacturing.
• Diazotype and Imaging Materials: Acts as a photoinitiator in diazo copying papers, blueprints, and other specialty imaging systems that rely on photochemical decomposition.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a photoinitiator for cationic polymerization reactions and in the synthesis of block copolymers with specific architectures.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a source of the diazonium cation for Sandmeyer and other coupling reactions to introduce functional groups under mild, light-controlled conditions.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring novel photochemical pathways, material science, and nanotechnology applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Diethylamino)-2-Ethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	584-59-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₉BF₄N₃O
Molecular Weight	308.11 g/mol
Synonyms	DEAED; 4-Diethylamino-2-ethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; 2-Ethoxy-4-(diethylamino)benzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; p-Diethylamino-o-ethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate; Benzenediazonium, 4-(diethylamino)-2-ethoxy-, tetrafluoroborate(1-); NSC 403119; Light Sensitive Diazo Salt
EINECS	209-527-1

Quality Control

Our 4-(Diethylamino)-2-Ethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is analyzed to confirm critical parameters such as purity, photosensitivity, and ionic composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maximize stability. This material is strictly light-sensitive and hygroscopic; it must be handled under inert atmosphere or low-humidity conditions when opened to prevent decomposition and moisture uptake. Keep away from heat 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Solubility Test	Clear solution in acetonitrile
Photosensitivity	Conforms to reference standard

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