Description

3-Azido-1,1'-Biphenyl is a specialized aromatic azide compound, a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its azide functional group makes it a valuable precursor for click chemistry reactions, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and agrochemical research seeking to incorporate biphenyl scaffolds with high specificity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those utilizing Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry).
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used in the development of advanced polymers, dendrimers, and functional materials where the biphenyl-azide moiety acts as a cross-linking or functionalization agent.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a key synthon for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and coupling reactions.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Utilized in the design and synthesis of fluorescent probes, affinity labels, and bioconjugates for biochemical and diagnostic applications.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, particularly in studies involving nitrene chemistry and photochemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Azido-1,1'-Biphenyl
CAS No.	14213-01-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₉N₃
Molecular Weight	195.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Azidobiphenyl; Biphenyl-3-yl azide; 3-Azido-diphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 3-azido-; 3-Azidophenylbenzene; Azidobenzene, 3-phenyl-; 3-Phenylphenyl azide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Azido-1,1'-Biphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material 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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.