Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate

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Product Information

• Name: Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate is a compound with aromatic properties. It is a derivative of benzoin and can be synthesized from nitrobenzaldehyde and cyanoformaldehyde. The compound is an electron donating reagent that reacts with ketones to form aromatic aldehydes. Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate has been shown to react with the hydroxyl group of nitrobenzaldehyde to form a dimethyl nitrobenzene intermediate. This reaction is catalyzed by copper. The reaction can be summarized as follows:; ; Cyanide ion + electron -> Cyanide; Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate + Ketone -> Aromatic Aldehyde

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 298.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₆H₁₄N₂O₄
• Purity: Min. 95%