Description

(R)-2-(3-Azidopropyl)-5-Methylcyclohex-2-En-1-One is a high-purity, chiral organic building block featuring a strategically positioned azido group and an enone moiety. This compound is of significant value for the synthesis of complex, stereochemically defined molecules in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries for applications such as click chemistry, targeted drug delivery, and the development of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: The azido group enables efficient, high-yielding Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with alkynes for bioconjugation, polymer modification, and material science applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel, stereoselective pesticides and herbicides where the specific spatial arrangement of functional groups is critical for biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Synthesis: Facilitates the labeling of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) for diagnostic assays, imaging, and targeted therapy research.
• Material Science: A building block for functional polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties via post-polymerization modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-2-(3-Azidopropyl)-5-Methylcyclohex-2-En-1-One
CAS No.	1438285-31-4
Molecular Formula	C10H15N3O
Molecular Weight	193.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-5-Methyl-2-(3-azidopropyl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one; (3R)-2-(3-Azidopropyl)-5-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (R)-2-(3-Azidopropyl)-5-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; Azidopropyl Methylcyclohexenone; Chiral Azido Enone Building Block
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Quality Control

Our (R)-2-(3-Azidopropyl)-5-Methylcyclohex-2-En-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by HPLC), chiral excess, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged manipulations. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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