Description

Azidoacetic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring a reactive azide group, making it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to participate in click chemistry reactions, such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), enabling efficient and selective molecular assembly. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients, polymers, and functionalized molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring bioorthogonal conjugation strategies.
• Click Chemistry Reagents: Fundamental component for CuAAC and other azide-based "click" reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used to functionalize polymers, surfaces, and nanomaterials, introducing specific chemical handles for further modification.
• Bioconjugation: Enables the labeling and modification of peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azidoacetic Acid
CAS No.	18523-48-3
Molecular Formula	C2H3N3O2
Molecular Weight	101.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Azidoethanoic Acid; Azidoacetic acid; Glycine, N-azido-; (Azido)acetic acid; 2-Azidoacetic Acid; Azido Acetic Acid; N3CH2COOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Azidoacetic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere when appropriate. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.