Description
A alkylating agent for carboxylic acids; reagent for the synthesis of diphenylcyclopropanes from alkenes.
Chemical Properties
Dark red crystals, melting point 30℃.
Uses
1,1-Diphenyldiazomethane is used to synthesize tartaric acid analogs of FR258900 as glycogen phosphorylase inhibitors.
Preparation
Diphenyldiazomethane is prepared by the oxidation of benzophenone hydrazone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 3, p. 351, 1955
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60, p. 4725, 1995
DOI: 10.1021/jo00120a013