Description

1,4-Xylyl Diazide is a specialized organic azide compound, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its ability to participate in high-yield "click chemistry" reactions, such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), enabling precise molecular assembly. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries developing novel active ingredients, functional materials, and bioconjugates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating triazole linkages via click chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used to functionalize polymers, dendrimers, and surfaces, introducing azide groups for cross-linking or creating smart materials.
• Bioconjugation: Enables the site-specific labeling of biomolecules (proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids) for diagnostics and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new crop protection agents with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of specialized propellants and explosives due to its high nitrogen content.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Xylyl Diazide
CAS No.	102437-81-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8N6
Molecular Weight	188.19 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Xylylene Diazide; 1,4-Bis(azidomethyl)benzene; α,α'-Diazido-p-xylene; Diazidomethylbenzene; p-Diazidomethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,4-bis(azidomethyl)-; Azido-p-xylene
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Xylyl Diazide is produced 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 development. 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential thermal instability characteristic of organic azides, prolonged exposure to heat or direct light should be avoided. 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)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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