586-91-4 | Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
250mg	95%	in stock	$7.00	$5.00
1g	95%	in stock	$24.00	$17.00
5g	95%	in stock	$91.00	$64.00
25g	95%	in stock	$319.00	$223.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AB70805
• Chemical Name: Azobenzene-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid
• CAS Number: 586-91-4
• Molecular Formula: C14H10N2O4
• Molecular Weight: 270.2402
• MDL Number: MFCD00496621
• SMILES: OC(=O)c1ccc(cc1)/N=N/c1ccc(cc1)C(=O)O

Upstream Synthesis Route

4,4'-Azobenzenedicarboxylic acid, also known as azodicarboxylic acid, is a key compound used in chemical synthesis for its unique properties and versatile applications. In organic chemistry, this compound serves as a valuable reagent for the preparation of azo dyes, which are commonly utilized in the textile industry for coloring fabrics with vibrant and long-lasting hues. Additionally, 4,4'-Azobenzenedicarboxylic acid plays a crucial role in the synthesis of polymers and coordination complexes, where its azo functional group serves as a versatile linking unit for forming intricate molecular structures. Furthermore, this compound can be employed in the fabrication of photoresponsive materials, such as light-sensitive polymers and liquid crystal systems, due to its ability to undergo reversible photoisomerization reactions upon exposure to specific wavelengths of light. Its significance in chemical synthesis extends to the development of molecular switches, sensors, and materials with tunable properties, making 4,4'-Azobenzenedicarboxylic acid a valuable building block in the realm of modern chemistry.