Description

2-Azidonaphthalene is a specialized aromatic azide compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its core value lies in its ability to participate in photoaffinity labeling and click chemistry reactions, serving as a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling Probes: A critical reagent for identifying and studying biological target sites of drug molecules and proteins.
• Click Chemistry Substrate: Used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole linkages for bioconjugation and polymer cross-linking.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linker for synthesizing advanced polymers with specific photo-reactive or thermal properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring azide functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a key intermediate in creating new crop protection agents with enhanced efficacy.
• Surface Modification: Facilitates the covalent attachment of functional molecules to surfaces for sensor development and biomaterial engineering.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Azidonaphthalene
CAS No.	20937-86-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₇N₃
Molecular Weight	169.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Naphthyl azide; Naphthalen-2-yl azide; Azidonaphthalene; 2-Naphthalene azide; 2-Azidonaphthalene; 2-Naphthylazide; 2-Naphthalenyl azide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Azidonaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure product identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay purity and impurity profiles.

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 nature as an azide compound and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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