Description

α-D-Arabinopyranosyl Azide is a specialized carbohydrate derivative featuring an azide functional group. This compound is a valuable synthetic intermediate, primarily used in click chemistry reactions, enabling the efficient and modular construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors developing novel glycoconjugates, probes, and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Click Chemistry Intermediate: A key reagent for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole-linked glycoconjugates.
• Glycobiology Research: Used in the synthesis of neoglycoproteins, glycolipids, and carbohydrate arrays for studying protein-carbohydrate interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a building block for prodrugs, targeted drug delivery systems, and diagnostic agents.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific labeling of proteins, antibodies, and other biomolecules with sugars or other functional moieties.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface functionalization of polymers and nanoparticles to introduce bioactive carbohydrate motifs.
• Chemical Probe Synthesis: Integral for creating activity-based probes and imaging agents for enzymatic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-D-Arabinopyranosyl Azide
CAS No.	138892-04-3
Molecular Formula	C5H9N3O4
Molecular Weight	175.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azido-1-deoxy-α-D-arabinopyranose; α-D-Arabinopyranosyl azide; Azido-α-D-arabinopyranoside; 1-Azido-α-D-arabinopyranose; α-D-Arabinopyranoside, azido; Arabinopyranosyl azide, α-D- isomer
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our α-D-Arabinopyranosyl Azide is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This compound is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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