Description

2,6-Bis(4-Azidobenzylidene)-4-Methylcyclohexanone is a specialized organic compound featuring dual azido and benzylidene functional groups on a cyclohexanone core. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced material synthesis, particularly in the development of photo-crosslinkable polymers and high-energy materials. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the polymer, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to incorporate specific light-reactive or energetic properties into their formulations.

Application

• Key intermediate for the synthesis of photo-crosslinkable polymers and resins used in advanced coatings and adhesives.
• Precursor in the development of high-energy materials (HEMs) and propellants for specialized aerospace and defense applications.
• Building block for click chemistry reactions, facilitating the modular construction of complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Used in the preparation of liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) and other advanced materials with tailored optical properties.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying azide-based reaction mechanisms and polymer network formation.
• Potential use in the fabrication of microelectronic materials and photoresists due to its light-sensitive characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Bis(4-Azidobenzylidene)-4-Methylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	5284-79-7
Molecular Formula	C21H18N6O
Molecular Weight	370.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,6-bis[(4-azidophenyl)methylene]cyclohexanone; 2,6-Bis[(4-azidophenyl)methylene]-4-methylcyclohexanone; 2,6-Bis(4-azidobenzylidene)-4-methylcyclohexan-1-one; 4-Methyl-2,6-bis(4-azidobenzylidene)cyclohexanone; BAAMC; Contact for additional trade names or abbreviations.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2,6-Bis(4-Azidobenzylidene)-4-Methylcyclohexanone adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. While typically supplied as a high-purity research chemical, specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air and light during handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Typical: 97-99%)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5 %

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