Description

Glutaric Acid, α-Diazo- (2Ci) is a specialized diazo compound derived from glutaric acid, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique α-diazo functionality makes it a critical precursor for generating reactive carbene intermediates, enabling complex carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bond formations. This high-value intermediate is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors, where it is used to construct novel molecular architectures and develop new synthetic methodologies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for cyclopropanation and C-H insertion reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides by enabling the construction of strained ring systems.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and organic frameworks through carbene transfer chemistry.
• Academic & Process R&D: A valuable reagent for methodology development, asymmetric synthesis, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for synthesizing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals and flavors & fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glutaric Acid, α-Diazo- (2Ci)
CAS No.	861372-44-3
Molecular Formula	C5H6N2O4
Molecular Weight	158.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Diazo-1,5-pentanedioic Acid; α-Diazoglutaric Acid; 2-Diazopentanedioic Acid; Diazo-glutaric Acid; Glutaric Acid α-Diazo Derivative; 2-Diazo-glutaric Acid; 2-Diazoglutaric Acid; NSC 836801
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Quality Control

Every batch of Glutaric Acid, α-Diazo- (2Ci) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing detailed data on purity, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 light-sensitive nature, the container should be kept in the original outer packaging or an opaque secondary container. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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