Description

Farnesyl Diazomethyl Ketone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of diazocarbonyl compounds, which are valuable synthetic intermediates. This compound is particularly significant for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential therapeutic agents, particularly in medicinal chemistry research targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to create new molecular scaffolds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes for studying protein prenylation and related biological pathways.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for cyclopropanation and homologation reactions, enabling the construction of complex carbon frameworks.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental building block for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in chemistry departments and corporate R&D centers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Farnesyl Diazomethyl Ketone
CAS No.	83053-30-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₆N₂O
Molecular Weight	274.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Diazo-4,8,12-trimethyl-3,7,11-tridecatrien-2-one; (2E,6E)-1-Diazo-4,8,12-trimethyltrideca-2,6,10-trien-3-one; Farnesyl diazomethyl ketone; FDK; Prenyl diazoketone derivative
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Quality Control

Our Farnesyl Diazomethyl Ketone is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR) for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is 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 place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to maintain stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange viscous liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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