Description

4-Nitrobenzyl Azide is a versatile organic azide compound, primarily utilized as a key click chemistry reagent for the synthesis of complex molecules. Its value lies in its role as a stable, bifunctional building block that enables efficient and selective conjugation under mild conditions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and agrochemical research who require reliable intermediates for bioconjugation and polymer modification.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A critical component in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation and labeling.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating triazole-linked bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for modifying polymer backbones and creating advanced materials.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Enables the attachment of reporter molecules (e.g., fluorophores) to proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new active ingredients and formulation additives.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for synthetic organic chemists exploring new reaction pathways and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrobenzyl Azide
CAS No.	17271-88-4
Molecular Formula	C7H6N4O2
Molecular Weight	178.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrobenzyl Azide; 1-(Azidomethyl)-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitrobenzylazide; (4-Nitrophenyl)methyl azide; Azidomethyl-4-nitrobenzene; NSC 406902; p-Nitrobenzyl azide; 4-Nitro-α-azidotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrobenzyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 as an organic azide and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
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.