Description

4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-3-Methylbenzenediazonium Hexafluorophosphate is a specialized diazonium salt derivative, a critical photoacid generator (PAG) and precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to generate reactive species upon light exposure or thermal activation, enabling precise patterning and controlled chemical reactions. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the electronics, photoresist, and specialty polymer industries, where high-purity, performance-driven intermediates are required.

Application

• Photoresist Formulation: A key photoacid generator (PAG) component in chemically amplified resists for semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing.
• Printing Plate Production: Used in the synthesis of light-sensitive coatings for offset and digital printing plates.
• UV-Curable Inks & Coatings: Serves as a cationic photoinitiator to trigger rapid polymerization under UV light for industrial coatings and inks.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile diazonium coupling agent for introducing specific functional groups into complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Surface Modification: Employed to graft aryl groups onto material surfaces (e.g., glass, metals, polymers) to alter surface properties like adhesion and wettability.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a derivatization agent for the detection and analysis of specific compounds via spectrophotometric methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-3-Methylbenzenediazonium Hexafluorophosphate
CAS No.	94349-46-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₇F₆N₃O₂P
Molecular Weight	359.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-methylbenzenediazonium hexafluorophosphate; 3-Methyl-4-[N-ethyl-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]benzenediazonium hexafluorophosphate; 4-(N-Ethyl-N-2-hydroxyethylamino)-3-methylbenzenediazonium hexafluorophosphate; Diazonium, 4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-methyl-, hexafluorophosphate(1-); Light-sensitive diazonium salt; Photoacid Generator PAG; Benzenediazonium, 4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-methyl-, hexafluorophosphate
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-[Ethyl(2-Hydroxyethyl)Amino]-3-Methylbenzenediazonium Hexafluorophosphate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This material is strictly light-sensitive (protect from all light exposure) and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a desiccator to prevent decomposition from moisture and oxygen. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility	Soluble in polar aprotic solvents (e.g., acetonitrile, DMF)

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