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| Alternative Names | DEAD |
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Compound Overview
Diethyl azodicarboxylate (CAS 4143-61-7) is a research-grade small molecule supplied by TargetMol.
Alternative names: DEAD
Physical Properties
| CAS Number | 4143-61-7 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C6H10N2O4 |
| Molecular Weight | 174.15 g/mol |
| SMILES | C(/N=N/C(OCC)=O)(OCC)=O |
| Form | Solid |
| Shipping | Room Temperature (RT) |
Biological Activity
Diethyl azodicarboxylate, conventionally abbreviated as DEAD and sometimes as DEADCAT, is an organic compound with the structural formula CH3CH2O2CN=NCO2CH2CH3. Its molecular structure consists of a central azo functional group, RN=NR, flanked by two ethyl ester groups. This orange-red liquid is a valuable reagent but also quite dangerous and explodes upon heating.
Safety & Regulatory
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or clinical use. Wear appropriate PPE and consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) prior to handling.
Centrifuge the closed vial at 3000 rpm for 1–2 minutes to consolidate the powder at the bottom. For electrostatically charged powders, briefly warm the vial to room temperature and allow it to equilibrate before opening. Then add the appropriate solvent directly onto the powder and vortex before sonicating. Avoid tapping the vial vigorously, as this can generate fine powder aerosol.
Use a bath-type ultrasonic cleaner at standard cleaning frequency (37–40 kHz). Bath sonication is gentler than a probe sonicator and avoids sample overheating. Sonicate in 5–10 second intervals, checking solubility between pulses, for no more than 2–3 minutes total. Warm the bath to 37 °C if solubility remains poor.
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