Description

Azido-Choline is a specialized choline derivative featuring an azido functional group, enabling its use as a versatile chemical probe and building block in advanced research. This compound is particularly valuable for bioorthogonal chemistry applications, such as click chemistry reactions, due to its reactive azide moiety. It is primarily utilized by researchers and development teams in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical biology sectors for labeling, imaging, and synthesizing novel bioactive molecules.

Application

• Bioorthogonal Labeling Agent: Used in click chemistry (e.g., CuAAC, SPAAC) for the selective tagging and visualization of biomolecules like lipids, proteins, and glycans.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing activity-based probes to study enzyme function and metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in the discovery and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating targeted conjugates.
• Metabolic Engineering: Incorporated into metabolic precursors to track and analyze choline metabolism and cell membrane synthesis in living systems.
• Material Science: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linker in the development of smart polymers and hydrogels with responsive properties.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of reagents for diagnostic assays and imaging techniques.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azido-Choline
CAS No.	1239916-55-2
Molecular Formula	C7H17N4O+
Molecular Weight	173.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Azidopropyl(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylammonium; Azidocholine; N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-azidopropyl)-2-hydroxyethylammonium; Choline Azide; 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-3-azidopropan-1-aminium; (3-Azidopropyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)dimethylazanium; Click Chemistry Choline Derivative; Azido-Choline Bromide (salt form)
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Quality Control

Our Azido-Choline is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain integrity. Keep container tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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