Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%

About Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%

Dimethyl azodicarboxylate is a nitrogen-functional building block (Puriss grade) carrying the CAS registry number 2446-84-6 at a purity of 99%. The compound has the formula C4H6N2O4, corresponding to a molecular weight of 146.1 g/mol. The IUPAC name is methyl (NE)-N-methoxycarbonyliminocarbamate. It is also known as Dimethyl (E)-diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate or (E)-dimethyl diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate.

Keep the material at 0–10 °C and protect it from moisture. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis, dye and pigment intermediates and heterocycle construction. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g, 25 g, 100 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Dye & pigment intermediates
Heterocycle construction

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-009854
CAS Number	2446-84-6
IUPAC name	methyl (NE)-N-methoxycarbonyliminocarbamate
Molecular formula	C₄H₆N₂O₄
Molecular weight	146.1 g/mol
Exact mass	146.0328
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	NCBFTYFOPLPRBX-AATRIKPKSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)/N=N/C(=O)OC
PubChem CID	5463057

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 4
TPSA	77.3 Å²
Storage	0-10°C
Synonyms	Dimethyl (E)-diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate, (E)-dimethyl diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate, 1,2-Diazenedicarboxylicacid, 1,2-dimethyl ester, C4H6N2O4, Formic acid, azodi-, dimethyl ester, 1,2-Diazenedicarboxylic acid, dimethyl ester, (E)-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H242Heating may cause a fire
H304May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% is 2446-84-6. It is also known as Dimethyl (E)-diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate, (E)-dimethyl diazene-1,2-dicarboxylate, 1,2-Diazenedicarboxylicacid, 1,2-dimethyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%?

Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% has the molecular formula C4H6N2O4 and a molecular weight of 146.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl (NE)-N-methoxycarbonyliminocarbamate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% can I order?

We supply Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% in Puriss (99%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should Dimethyl azodicarboxylate, puriss, 99% be stored?

0-10°C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.