Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate

CAS: 5320-91-2

Ref. 3D-FAA32091

Product Information

• Name: Dimethyl Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylate
• Synonyms: Benzoic Acid, 4,4'-(1,2-Diazenediyl)Bis-, Dimethyl Ester, Dimethyl 4,4'-diazene-1,2-diyldibenzoate, Azobenzene-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Ester
• CAS: 5320-91-2

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

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

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