Description

2-Azido-3-Methylnaphtho(1,2-D)Imidazole is a specialized heterocyclic organic compound featuring an azido functional group, making it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a versatile building block for the development of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, functionalized intermediates for click chemistry and other synthetic transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those utilizing click chemistry for bioconjugation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where the azido group enables specific molecular modifications.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Utilized in biochemical research for labeling proteins, nucleic acids, or other biomolecules via azide-alkyne cycloaddition.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azido-3-Methylnaphtho(1,2-D)Imidazole
CAS No.	1516-71-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉N₅
Molecular Weight	223.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azido-3-methylnaphth[1,2-d]imidazole; 3-Methyl-2-azidonaphtho[1,2-d]imidazole; 2-Azido-3-methyl-naphth[1,2-d]imidazole; Naphtho[1,2-d]imidazole, 2-azido-3-methyl-; 1516-71-8; Azido-methylnaphthoimidazole; 2-Azido-3-methylbenzo[de]quinazoline (related structure)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Azido-3-Methylnaphtho(1,2-D)Imidazole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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