Description

4-(Diethylamino)-2,5-Diethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is a specialized diazonium salt, a critical photoactive intermediate in advanced material synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a highly efficient photoinitiator and coupling agent under controlled light exposure, enabling precise chemical transformations. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the photopolymer, electronics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity precursors for light-sensitive applications.

Application

• Photoinitiator in Polymer Chemistry: Key component for initiating free-radical polymerization in UV-curable inks, coatings, and photoresists.
• Diazonium Coupling Agent: Used in organic synthesis for the diazotization and subsequent coupling reactions to create azo dyes and pigments.
• Surface Modification: Facilitates the covalent grafting of organic layers onto conductive surfaces like gold, indium tin oxide (ITO), and carbon for sensor and electronic device fabrication.
• Microlithography: Serves as a photochemical precursor in the patterning of fine features for microelectronics and MEMS devices.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A building block for synthesizing more complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for developing new photoresponsive materials and studying reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Diethylamino)-2,5-Diethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
CAS No.	68052-06-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₂BF₄N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	351.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Diethylamino)-2,5-diethoxybenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate; 2,5-Diethoxy-4-(diethylamino)benzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate; Diazo Component DEED; DEED Salt; BF₄⁻ salt of 4-(Diethylamino)-2,5-diethoxybenzenediazonium; Light-sensitive diazonium salt; Photopolymer initiator DEED
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Diethylamino)-2,5-Diethoxybenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity suitable for sensitive applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical methods including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strictly light-sensitive nature, all handling and transfer operations should be conducted under subdued light or amber glass/containers to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Decomposes on heating
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Tetrafluoroborate Content	Conforms

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