4,4’-Bis(maleoylamino)azobenzene

• CAT Number: R040278
• CAS Number: 77280-58-1
• Molecular Formula: C20H12N4O4
• Molecular Weight: 372.34
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,1’-(1,2-Diazenediyldi-4,1-phenylene)bis-1H-pyrrole-2,5-dione; N,N’-(azodi-p-phenylene)dimaleimide
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1-[4-[[4-(2,5-dioxopyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]diazenyl]phenyl]pyrrole-2,5-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C20H12N4O4/c25-17-9-10-18(26)23(17)15-5-1-13(2-6-15)21-22-14-3-7-16(8-4-14)24-19(27)11-12-20(24)28/h1-12H
• InChIKey: IEMFDYPKHKLPGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1N=NC2=CC=C(C=C2)N3C(=O)C=CC3=O)N4C(=O)C=CC4=O

4,4’-Bis(maleoylamino)azobenzene（Cat No.:R040278）is an organic compound featuring two maleoylamino groups attached to an azobenzene core. This compound is significant in material science due to its photoresponsive properties, where the azobenzene unit undergoes reversible trans-cis isomerization upon exposure to light. It is utilized in the development of smart materials, such as photo-switchable polymers and molecular switches. Additionally, its maleoylamino groups provide reactive sites for further chemical modifications, enhancing its versatility. Applications include optical data storage, light-controlled drug delivery systems, and the creation of advanced functional materials in nanotechnology.