Description

Benzene, (Diazomethyl)- is a highly reactive and versatile chemical building block, specifically a diazoalkane derivative. Its primary value lies in its ability to serve as a carbene precursor, enabling critical carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond-forming reactions under mild conditions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to synthesize complex molecular architectures. Its utility is particularly noted in cyclopropanation and homologation reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via cyclopropanation and insertion reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where it introduces specific three-membered ring structures or chain-extended functionalities.
• Advanced Materials Research: Employed in polymer chemistry and materials science to create novel polymers, dendrimers, or functionalized surfaces through carbene-mediated processes.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology: A fundamental tool for chemists developing new synthetic routes, particularly for natural product synthesis and the construction of strained ring systems.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Used in the preparation of specialized metal-organic complexes and catalysts where a cyclopropane or modified aromatic scaffold is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, (Diazomethyl)-
CAS No.	766-91-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Diazomethylbenzene; Phenyldiazomethane; Benzenediazomethane; Toluene, α-diazo-; α-Diazotoluene; NSC 66410; Benzylidene, diazo-
EINECS	212-175-2

Quality Control

Our Benzene, (Diazomethyl)- is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including purity assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and relevant tests is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize decomposition and maintain stability. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange liquid or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/NMR)	≥ 95.0%
Solvent Content (GC)	As specified per batch

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