Description

2-Azido-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is a specialized aromatic azide compound with the CAS number 14213-00-4, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its azide functional group is critical for click chemistry applications, enabling efficient and selective bond formation under mild conditions. This high-value intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create 1,2,3-triazole linkages in drug discovery and bioconjugation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for introducing the triazole moiety which can mimic amide bonds and improve metabolic stability.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed in the functionalization of polymers, surfaces, and nanomaterials to impart specific chemical properties or enable cross-linking.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with new modes of action.
• Photoaffinity Labeling: Utilized in biochemical studies to investigate protein-ligand interactions due to its photoreactive azide group.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of specialized propellants and explosives, given its azide functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azido-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	14213-00-4
Molecular Formula	C9H11N3
Molecular Weight	161.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidomesitylene; Azidomesitylene; 1-Azido-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; Mesityl azide; 2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl azide; NSC 406916; AI3-52096
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Azido-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and reproducibility.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and minimize exposure to air and heat. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.