Description

3-Fluorobenzyl Azide is a versatile and high-value fluorinated organic building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules via click chemistry and other azide-alkyne cycloaddition reactions. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing new active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of triazole-containing drug candidates via CuAAC (Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition) click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to create novel fluorinated herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced biological activity and stability.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating advanced polymers, coatings, and surface modifiers with specific properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Enables the labeling and modification of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) for diagnostic and research applications.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) and the development of chemical probes to study biological pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Building block for constructing complex, fluorinated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzyl Azide
CAS No.	159979-97-2
Molecular Formula	C7H6FN3
Molecular Weight	151.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Azidomethyl)-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobenzyl Azide; m-Fluorobenzyl Azide; (3-Fluorophenyl)methyl Azide; α-Azido-3-fluorotoluene; Azidomethyl-3-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobenzylazide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorobenzyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its azide functionality, handle and store with appropriate safety precautions.

Specification

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