Description

2-Azidobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring a reactive azide functional group. This compound is a critical high-purity building block in organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules through click chemistry and other azide-specific transformations. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of benzotriazole derivatives and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: Used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation, polymer functionalization, and material surface modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into polymer backbones or as a cross-linking agent to create advanced materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize novel chelating ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe & Dye Synthesis: A starting material for creating azide-tagged fluorescent markers and dyes used in bioimaging.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	16714-25-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O
Molecular Weight	147.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidobenzaldehyde; o-Azidobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-azido-; 2-Azidobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Azidobenzaldehyde; 2-N3-Benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 2-Azidobenzaldehyde in high-purity grades suitable for research and commercial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Comprehensive analytical methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR are employed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 nature and tendency to be easily oxidized, it is recommended to store 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	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	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.