Description

4-Diazo-n-Benzyl-n-Ethylaniline Chloride Zinc Chloride is a specialized diazonium salt complex, a critical photoactive intermediate in advanced manufacturing processes. Its primary value lies in its ability to generate reactive species upon exposure to specific light wavelengths, enabling precise patterning and surface modification. This compound is essential for industrial R&D and production within the photoresist, printing plate, and specialty polymer synthesis sectors, where controlled photochemical reactions are paramount.

Application

• Photoresist and Photoinitiator Formulations: Acts as a key photoacid generator (PAG) in UV-curable coatings, inks, and advanced photoresists for electronics manufacturing.
• Printing Plate Production: Serves as a light-sensitive component in the production of pre-sensitized plates for offset and flexographic printing.
• Diazotype and Blueprint Paper: Used in the synthesis of diazo compounds for engineering and architectural reproduction papers.
• Surface Functionalization: Enables photochemical grafting and surface modification of polymers and other materials for improved adhesion or specific properties.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in research and development for the synthesis of more complex dyes, pigments, and functional organic molecules via diazo coupling reactions.
• Crosslinking Agent: Facilitates UV-induced crosslinking in polymer films and coatings to enhance durability and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Diazo-n-Benzyl-n-Ethylaniline Chloride Zinc Chloride
CAS No.	68459-97-2
Molecular Formula	C15H17ClN3·ZnCl2 (or similar complex)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	4-Diazo-N-benzyl-N-ethylaniline Zinc Chloride Double Salt; Benzyl Ethyl Aniline Diazonium Salt Zinc Chloride; Diazonium BF-4 Salt Analog; Light Sensitive Diazonium Complex; Photoactive Aniline Derivative; Printing Plate Sensitizer; DZ-1 (common trade name); N-Ethyl-N-benzyl-4-diazoaniline zinc chloride complex
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Diazo-n-Benzyl-n-Ethylaniline Chloride Zinc Chloride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is analyzed for critical parameters including photoactivity, purity, and moisture content. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results are provided with every 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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry, inert conditions when not in use to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Diazonium Content)	Min. 95% (or as per grade)
Loss on Drying	Max. 2.0%
Zinc Content	As per theoretical complex
Solubility	Soluble in polar organic solvents (e.g., acetone, DMF)
Photoactivity Test	Conforms to reference standard

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