Description

tert-Butyl Azide CAS NO 13686-33-4 is a highly reactive organic azide compound, valued for its utility as a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary importance lies in its role as a precursor for generating tert-butyl nitrene, a reactive intermediate used in various cycloaddition and insertion reactions. This chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries engaged in the development of novel nitrogen-containing compounds and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing triazole or tetrazole rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific nitrogen-based functional groups.
• Click Chemistry: Serves as a reagent in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation and materials science applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce azide functionalities into polymer backbones for subsequent cross-linking or functionalization.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and propellants.
• Academic & R&D: A fundamental reagent in university and industrial research laboratories for studying nitrene chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	tert-Butyl Azide
CAS No.	13686-33-4
Molecular Formula	C4H9N3
Molecular Weight	99.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azido-2-methylpropane; (CH3)3CN3; 2-Methyl-2-azidopropane; t-Butyl Azide; tert-Butylazide; Azidotrimethylmethane; Trimethylmethyl Azide; 1-Azido-2-methylpropane (incorrect but common alias)
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Azide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity and identity. While specific pharmacopeial standards (USP/EP) may not be designated for this research chemical, our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of advanced R&D and process development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this product must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures of 2-8°C. Store away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Keep the container tightly sealed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to potential sensitivity, consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling and storage instructions.

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.