Description

4-Methoxyphenylazide is a versatile aryl azide compound widely used as a key building block and photoaffinity labeling reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to undergo photolytic decomposition to generate highly reactive nitrene intermediates, enabling selective cross-linking and functionalization. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing novel bioactive molecules and functional polymers.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling: A critical reagent for mapping biological binding sites and protein-ligand interactions in drug discovery.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Used as a photo-crosslinking agent and surface modifier in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor for the preparation of more complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Facilitates the covalent attachment of probes, tags, or drugs to biomolecules under mild, light-induced conditions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Click Chemistry: Can participate in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for modular synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxyphenylazide
CAS No.	2101-87-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7N3O
Molecular Weight	149.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methoxyphenyl azide; 1-Azido-4-methoxybenzene; 4-Azidoanisole; Azidomethoxybenzene; NSC 406916; 4-Methoxybenzeneazide; p-Azidoanisole
EINECS	218-260-7

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Methoxyphenylazide is manufactured under strict quality protocols and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide full traceability and support our products with detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) that include results from NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C (refrigerated) under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon due to its sensitivity to oxidation and high volatility. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to 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.