Description

1-Aziridineethanol is a versatile heterocyclic compound containing both an aziridine ring and a hydroxyl group. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing reactive sites into polymers and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including potential anticancer agents and enzyme inhibitors.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to introduce reactive aziridine functionalities into resins, coatings, and adhesives, enhancing their durability and chemical resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive nitrogen-containing ring.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a linker molecule for attaching functional groups, dyes, or drugs to proteins, antibodies, or other biomolecules in research and diagnostics.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Utilized to modify material surfaces (e.g., textiles, plastics) to improve adhesion, wettability, or antimicrobial properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Aziridineethanol
CAS No.	1072-52-2
Molecular Formula	C4H9NO
Molecular Weight	87.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aziridin-1-yl)ethanol; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)aziridine; 2-Aziridin-1-ylethanol; Ethanol, 2-(aziridinyl)-; Aziridine, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)aziridine; UN 2815 (Poisonous liquid, organic, n.o.s.)
EINECS	214-016-0

Quality Control

Our 1-Aziridineethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.