5-[(E)-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)diazenyl]-6-hydroxy-1,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro-3-pyridinecarbonitrile(CAS: 83249-52-9)

The compound has a crystalline form and a molecular weight of approximately 361.05 g/mol. It is poorly water-soluble but soluble in organic solvents. Chemically, it exhibits diazene and pyridine functionalities. Reactivity is moderate, showing susceptibility to hydrolysis and oxidation under certain conditions.

This compound is typically synthesized via the diazotization of 3,4-dichlorophenyl azide with 3-dimethylaminopyridine in the presence of hydroxylamine. The yield is around 85%, and the reaction is performed under mild conditions to ensure high selectivity.

This compound is used in the pharmaceutical industry for its potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It also finds applications in the development of sensors and as a precursor in the synthesis of other compounds for various industrial processes.

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