Description

Benzene, 1-(2-Diazopropyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized diazo compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a diazo and a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily utilized by research institutions and chemical manufacturers developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. The product is supplied under strict quality control to ensure consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring diazo transfer or cyclopropanation reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its reactive diazo group enables the creation of new carbon-carbon bonds.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor in the production of specialized polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cycloaddition reactions, homologations, and the synthesis of complex heterocycles.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways via photoaffinity labeling or cross-linking.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-(2-Diazopropyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	66343-73-5
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2
Molecular Weight	160.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Diazopropyl)-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-α-(diazomethyl)cumene; p-Methyl-α-(diazomethyl)cumene; 1-Methyl-4-(2-diazopropyl)benzene; (4-Methylphenyl)(diazomethyl)dimethylmethane; Diazopropane derivative of p-cymene; Contact for EINECS details.

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-(2-Diazopropyl)-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and process development. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our clients' regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. This compound is strictly light-sensitive and must be stored in amber glass or opaque containers under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is -20°C or below for long-term stability. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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