Description

Lithium Azide is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula LiN₃, primarily recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in synthetic chemistry and materials science. Its significance lies in its ability to serve as a clean source of azide ions, which are crucial for cycloaddition reactions and the synthesis of high-energy materials. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and specialized chemical synthesis operations requiring precise azide transfer agents.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for generating organic azides used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions.
• Energetic Materials Synthesis: Used in the preparation of metal azides and other high-nitrogen compounds for specialized applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of tetrazole-containing drug candidates and other nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a nucleophilic azide source for the functionalization of alkyl halides, epoxides, and carbonyl compounds.
• Gas Generant Research: Investigated in formulations for automotive airbag systems and other gas-generating devices.
• Laboratory Research: A fundamental reagent for academic and industrial research in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Azide
CAS No.	157302-05-1
Molecular Formula	LiN₃
Molecular Weight	48.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium trinitride; Azidolithium; Lithium azide (LiN3); Lithium nitride (N3); Lithium azide, anhydrous; Lithium triazide; LiN3
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Azide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards for laboratory and fine chemical production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator to prevent decomposition. Isolate from strong acids, oxidizing agents, and sources of heat or ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Lithium Azide)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%

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