Description

5-Azidopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block featuring both an azido group and a carboxylic acid moiety, enabling diverse chemical transformations. This bifunctional compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in click chemistry and bioconjugation strategies. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially for incorporating triazole linkages via click chemistry.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used for labeling proteins, antibodies, and other biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linker for creating smart polymers and hydrogels with specific responsive properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new pesticides and herbicides by constructing complex heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Material Science: Utilized in surface modification and the creation of advanced materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and sensors.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Facilitates the synthesis of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Azidopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	108885-79-6
Molecular Formula	C6H4N4O2
Molecular Weight	164.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Pyridinecarboxylic acid, 5-azido-; 5-Azidopicolinic Acid; 5-Azido-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-Azido-2-picolinic acid; Azidopyridinecarboxylic acid; 5-Azido-pyridine-2-carboxylic acid; 5-Azido-2-carboxypyridine
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Quality Control

Our 5-Azidopyridine-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and development applications.

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 the presence of the light-sensitive azido group, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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