CAS 455-90-3

Benzenediazonium, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1)

Description:

Benzenediazonium, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1), commonly referred to as a diazonium salt, is a chemical compound characterized by its diazonium functional group, which is a highly reactive species. This compound features a benzene ring substituted with a methyl group at the ortho position and a nitro group at the para position, contributing to its unique reactivity and stability. The tetrafluoroborate anion serves as a counterion, enhancing the solubility of the diazonium salt in polar solvents. Benzenediazonium salts are known for their ability to participate in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, making them valuable intermediates in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of azo compounds and other derivatives. The presence of the nitro group can influence the reactivity of the diazonium ion, often making it more electrophilic. However, due to the inherent instability of diazonium salts, they are typically generated in situ and used immediately in reactions to avoid decomposition. Overall, this compound exemplifies the diverse applications of diazonium chemistry in synthetic organic chemistry.

Formula: C₇H₆N₃O₂·BF₄

InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6N3O2.BF4/c1-5-4-6(10(11)12)2-3-7(5)9-8;2-1(3,4)5/h2-4H,1H3;/q+1;-1

InChI key: InChIKey=YCUOHOLXGMMPNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: N(=O)(=O)C1=CC(C)=C([N+]#N)C=C1.[B+3]([F-])([F-])([F-])[F-]

Synonyms:

• 2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzenediazonium Tetrafluoroborate
• 4-Nitro-o-toluenediazonium tetrafluoroborate
• 5-Nitrotoluene-2-Diazonium Tetrafluoroborate
• Benzenediazonium, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)
• Benzenediazonium, 2-methyl-4-nitro-, tetrafluoroborate(1-) (1:1)
• Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, 2-methyl-4-nitrobenzenediazonium
• Borate(1-), tetrafluoro-, 4-nitro-o-toluenediazonium
• Diazol Red S
• NSC 10338
• o-Toluenediazonium, 4-nitro-, tetrafluoroborate(1-)

Fast Red RL salt

CAS: 455-90-3

Ref: 7W-GT9114