Description

1-(Azidomethyl)-4-Methylbenzene (Saltdata: Free) is a versatile aromatic azide compound of significant interest in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its role as a key click chemistry reagent, enabling efficient and selective transformations under mild conditions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, particularly for applications in bioconjugation, polymer modification, and the synthesis of complex heterocycles.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A fundamental building block for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions, used to create 1,2,3-triazole linkages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and for the bioconjugation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to carriers or probes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used to functionalize polymers, dendrimers, and surfaces, introducing azide groups for subsequent cross-linking or property modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Proteomics & Bioconjugation: Facilitates the labeling and study of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: A precursor for synthesizing nitrogen-rich ligands and organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Azidomethyl)-4-Methylbenzene (Saltdata: Free)
CAS No.	17271-89-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9N3
Molecular Weight	147.18 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methylbenzyl azide; 4-Methylbenzyl azide; (4-Methylphenyl)methyl azide; Azidomethyl-p-xylene; 1-Azidomethyl-4-methylbenzene; p-Tolylmethyl azide; 4-(Azidomethyl)toluene
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Azidomethyl)-4-Methylbenzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability and to minimize decomposition. 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/GC)	≥ 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.