Description

13-Azido-Tridecanoic Acid is a specialized bifunctional organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and an azido group, making it a versatile building block for chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly valuable for its role in click chemistry reactions, enabling the efficient and modular construction of complex molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, bioconjugation, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-purity intermediates for developing new therapeutics, probes, and polymers.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions to create triazole linkages in drug discovery and bioconjugation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly for introducing functional handles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functionalized polymers, hydrogels, and surface coatings.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Facilitates the labeling of proteins, antibodies, and other biomolecules with fluorescent dyes or other tags for diagnostics and imaging.
• Chemical Biology Research: Employed as a tool compound for studying biological processes and developing activity-based probes.
• Lipid & Surfactant Chemistry: Acts as a modified fatty acid for synthesizing novel lipids or surfactants with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	13-Azido-Tridecanoic Acid
CAS No.	141779-78-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₅N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	255.36 g/mol
Synonyms	13-Azidotridecanoic Acid; Azidotridecanoic Acid; ω-Azidotridecanoic Acid; 13-Azidotridecansäure (German); Tridecanoic acid, 13-azido-; 13-Azido-n-tridecanoic acid; N₃-(CH₂)₁₂-COOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 13-Azido-Tridecanoic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere and store away from heat and ignition sources. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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