Description

Chlorine Azide is a highly reactive, inorganic gaseous compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its unique properties make it a valuable reagent for introducing azide functional groups and for specialized nitrene transfer reactions. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel energetic materials, pharmaceuticals, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Used as a specialized precursor for the generation of nitrenes and other reactive intermediates in organic and inorganic synthesis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Serves as a key component in the research and development of novel high-energy-density materials and propellants.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing azide or nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and polymeric materials.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a derivatization agent or a calibration standard in specialized spectroscopic and mass spectrometric analyses.
• Surface Modification: Applied in controlled surface functionalization processes to introduce specific chemical groups onto materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorine Azide
CAS No.	13973-88-1
Molecular Formula	ClN3
Molecular Weight	77.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Chlorine Azide; Chloroazide; Azidochloride; Nitrogen Chloride Azide; Chlorine Nitride; ClN3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chlorine Azide is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including FT-IR spectroscopy and gas chromatography. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and relevant safety parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, specially designed container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), protected from all light exposure. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a dedicated, well-ventilated area at controlled, cool temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified). Isolate from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, organic solvents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow gas (in solution/cylinder)
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Major Impurity (GC)	Specified on COA
Solvent (if applicable)	Specified on COA

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