Description

(2S,3R,4E)-2-Azido-4-Octadecene-1,3-Diol is a high-purity, stereochemically defined azido-diol compound. This molecule serves as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its reactive azide and hydroxyl functional groups. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel bioactive compounds, lipid analogs, and complex natural product derivatives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of sphingolipid analogs, glycosidase inhibitors, and other pharmacologically active molecules.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Used in click chemistry (CuAAC) applications via its azide group for bioconjugation and labeling of biomolecules.
• Glycochemistry Research: Building block for the preparation of complex glycosphingolipids and other sugar-derived compounds for immunological studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linker in the development of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool in synthetic organic chemistry for methodology development and total synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2S,3R,4E)-2-Azido-4-Octadecene-1,3-Diol
CAS No.	103348-49-8
Molecular Formula	C18H35N3O2
Molecular Weight	325.49 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azido-4-octadecene-1,3-diol, (2S,3R,4E)-; (2S,3R,4E)-2-Azidooctadec-4-ene-1,3-diol; D-erythro-2-Azido-4-octadecene-1,3-diol; Azido-sphingosine precursor; C18-Azido Diol; N3-Sphingosine building block
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Quality Control

Our (2S,3R,4E)-2-Azido-4-Octadecene-1,3-Diol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as chiral purity, chemical purity (by HPLC), and identity confirmation. We support cGMP and ISO compliant production for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. This compound is easily oxidized and light-sensitive. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% de
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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