Description

1,4-Bis(4-Imidazolyl)-2,3-Diaza-1,3-Butadiene is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring a unique diazabutadiene core symmetrically substituted with imidazolyl groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable ligand precursor and building block for advanced materials and coordination chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical scientists, and material chemists for developing novel catalysts, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalyst Development: Acts as a versatile chelating ligand for transition metals (e.g., Cu, Zn, Ni) to create catalysts for organic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Used as an organic linker in the construction of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and porous coordination polymers for gas storage or separation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of new active ingredients for crop protection.
• Polymer Modification: Functions as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific chemical properties to polymeric materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical research chemical for exploring new reactions and properties in heterocyclic and supramolecular chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Bis(4-Imidazolyl)-2,3-Diaza-1,3-Butadiene
CAS No.	960302-57-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10N8
Molecular Weight	242.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene; 1,4-Di(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene; 2,3-Diaza-1,4-bis(4-imidazolyl)-1,3-butadiene; BIDB Ligand; (E,E)-1,4-Bis(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2,3-diaza-1,3-butadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(4-Imidazolyl)-2,3-Diaza-1,3-Butadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. This compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.