Description

2-Diazosuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is a versatile diazo compound primarily used as a key reagent in organic synthesis and photochemistry. Its value lies in its ability to act as a carbene precursor, facilitating a range of cyclopropanation, insertion, and cross-coupling reactions under mild conditions. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it enables the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Photoresist and Photopolymer Formulation: Acts as a photoactive acid generator (PAG) in advanced lithography processes for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Modification: Used in the surface functionalization and cross-linking of polymers to impart specific chemical or physical properties.
• Carbene Chemistry Research: A fundamental reagent for studying and applying carbene-mediated transformations in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized diazo dyes and functional colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Diazosuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester
CAS No.	55514-36-8
Molecular Formula	C6H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	170.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethyl 2-Diazosuccinate; Dimethyl Diazosuccinate; 2-Diazo-1,4-butanedioic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Diazosuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester; Succinic Acid, 2-Diazo-, Dimethyl Ester; Methyl 2-Diazosuccinate; DMDS
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Diazosuccinic Acid Dimethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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) or as specified on the label. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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