Description

2-Methoxyphenyl Azide is a versatile aryl azide compound primarily used as a key photoaffinity labeling reagent and a building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to form covalent bonds upon photolysis, making it indispensable for probing biological interactions and developing advanced materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-quality synthetic precursors.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling (PAL): A critical reagent for studying protein-ligand interactions, enzyme active sites, and biological target identification through UV-induced cross-linking.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring the introduction of an anisole or methoxyphenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its azide group enables efficient cycloaddition reactions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a photo-crosslinker or functional monomer for modifying polymer surfaces, creating hydrogels, and developing advanced photoresponsive materials.
• Click Chemistry: Participates in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to efficiently construct complex molecular architectures.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the site-specific labeling of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxyphenyl Azide
CAS No.	20442-97-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7N3O
Molecular Weight	149.15 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Methoxyphenyl Azide; 2-Azidoanisole; 1-Azido-2-methoxybenzene; (2-Methoxyphenyl)azide; Azidomethoxybenzene; Anisole, 2-azido-; 2-Methoxyazidobenzene; o-Azidoanisole
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxyphenyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential thermal instability, prolonged exposure to light or heat should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, light yellow to amber 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.