Description

3-Azidobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a reactive azide functional group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable click chemistry reagent and a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to polymer modification.

Application

• Click Chemistry Synthesis: Serves as a critical precursor for Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions to create triazole linkages in bioconjugation and polymer chemistry.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the azide moiety for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block for synthesizing experimental herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed to modify polymer backbones or surfaces, introducing azide groups for subsequent cross-linking or grafting to create advanced materials.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Facilitates the labeling of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) with fluorescent dyes or other tags for diagnostic and research applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles and exploring new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Azidobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1843-35-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	163.14 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Azidobenzoic Acid; 3-Azidobenzenecarboxylic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-azido-; Azidobenzoic Acid; 3-Carboxyazidobenzene; Azidobenzoic Acid (meta); m-Carboxyazidobenzene; 3-Azidobenzoic acid (CAS 1843-35-2)
EINECS	217-421-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Azidobenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	98 - 102 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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