Description

Methyl 2-Azidobenzoate is a versatile organic azide ester building block of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a precursor for heterocyclic synthesis and participating in click chemistry reactions like the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of benzotriazole and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles for pharmaceutical research.
• Precursor for photoaffinity labeling probes used in biochemical studies to investigate protein-ligand interactions.
• Building block for polymer modification via click chemistry, enabling the creation of functionalized materials with specific properties.
• Intermediate in the development of agrochemicals, such as herbicides and insecticides, requiring specific heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Starting material for the synthesis of complex molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Used in the preparation of energetic materials and propellants in specialized defense and aerospace applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Azidobenzoate
CAS No.	16714-23-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	177.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl o-Azidobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-azido-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-azidobenzoate; Methyl ester of 2-azidobenzoic acid; o-Azidobenzoic acid methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Azidobenzoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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 and keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. 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.