Description

Di-tert-Butyl Azodicarboxylate is a versatile and highly useful azo-dicarboxylate reagent, primarily employed as a dehydrogenation and coupling agent in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to facilitate Mitsunobu reactions and other key transformations under mild conditions, enabling the efficient production of complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Key reagent in Mitsunobu reactions for the synthesis of esters, ethers, and other compounds.
• Dehydrogenation agent in the preparation of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Coupling agent in peptide synthesis and other amide bond formation strategies.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced materials.
• Used in research for the development of new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial settings.
• Component in the manufacture of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides.
• Facilitates the production of liquid crystals and electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-tert-Butyl Azodicarboxylate
CAS No.	870-50-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18N2O4
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Di-tert-butyl diazenedicarboxylate; DTAD; DBAD; Azodicarboxylic Acid Di-tert-butyl Ester; (E)-Di-tert-butyl Diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate; 1,2-Bis(tert-butoxycarbonyl)diazene; tert-Butyl Azodicarboxylate
EINECS	212-786-3

Quality Control

Our Di-tert-Butyl Azodicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards demanded by the fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Isolate from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	90 - 94 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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