Description

Bis(4-Chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate is a specialized organic azodicarboxylate derivative, a key reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role as a versatile dehydrogenation and oxidation agent, enabling critical transformations in complex molecule synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles and facilitating selective oxidation reactions.

Application

• As a dehydrogenation reagent in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, such as pyridines and quinolines.
• As an oxidizing agent for the conversion of alcohols to carbonyl compounds under mild conditions.
• As a key intermediate in the preparation of functionalized azo compounds for materials science applications.
• In the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly those requiring selective nitrogen insertion.
• For use in research-scale and pilot-scale organic synthesis for method development and library generation.
• As a reagent in the preparation of polymers and dyes with specific azo-linkage properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(4-Chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate
CAS No.	916320-82-6
Molecular Formula	C16H12Cl2N2O4
Molecular Weight	367.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Di(4-chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate; Azodicarboxylic Acid Bis(4-Chlorobenzyl) Ester; 4-Chlorobenzyl Azodicarboxylate; Bis(p-Chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate; Azodicarboxylic Acid Di(4-Chlorophenylmethyl) Ester; DBAD-Cl; (4-Chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate Dimer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bis(4-Chlorobenzyl) Azodicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the dark or in amber glass/opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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