Description

4,5-Dicyano-1H-Imidazole-2-Diazonium Chloride is a highly reactive diazonium salt derivative of an imidazole heterocycle, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality, combining the reactivity of a diazonium group with the structural framework of a dicyanoimidazole, enabling precise coupling and cyclization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of novel heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic scaffolds for potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antiviral agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its ability to introduce the imidazole core into target molecules.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a diazo component for the production of azo dyes and high-performance pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of functional organic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or conductive polymers.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Serves as an electrophilic coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated reactions to form carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in modifying biomolecules due to the reactivity of the diazonium group under mild conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dicyano-1H-Imidazole-2-Diazonium Chloride
CAS No.	65151-64-6
Molecular Formula	C5H2ClN6
Molecular Weight	196.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Diazo-4,5-dicyano-1H-imidazole chloride; 4,5-Dicyano-2-diazoimidazolium chloride; 2-Diazonio-4,5-dicyano-1H-imidazole chloride; DCDIC; 1H-Imidazole-2-diazonium, 4,5-dicyano-, chloride; Diazonium salt of 4,5-dicyanoimidazole
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dicyano-1H-Imidazole-2-Diazonium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and reactivity as a diazonium salt, prolonged exposure to light, heat, or moisture should be avoided. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., DMF, DMSO)

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