Description

1-Azido-4-Bromobutane is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both a reactive azide group and a bromine atom. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in click chemistry and the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) via Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition (click chemistry).
• Bioconjugation: Used for labeling and modifying biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for creating azide-functionalized polymers and advanced materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry for creating probes to study biological targets and pathways.
• Ligand & Catalyst Synthesis: Intermediate for preparing specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Azido-4-Bromobutane
CAS No.	116114-55-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₈BrN₃
Molecular Weight	178.03 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-1-azidobutane; 4-Bromobutyl azide; 1-Bromo-4-azidobutane; Butane, 1-azido-4-bromo-; Azidobutyl bromide; N₃(CH₂)₄Br
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Quality Control

Our 1-Azido-4-Bromobutane is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.