Description

p-Azidobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde functionalized with a reactive azide group. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical building block for click chemistry and bioconjugation applications, enabling the efficient synthesis of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and materials science industries for developing novel drug candidates, polymers, and diagnostic probes.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) and strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) reactions.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Labeling: Used to introduce aldehyde and azide handles onto biomolecules for site-specific labeling, immobilization, and cross-linking.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a synthetic intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, dendrimers, and smart materials with tailored properties.
• Surface Modification: Facilitates the covalent attachment of functional layers to surfaces for biosensors, microarrays, and coatings.
• Chemical Probe Synthesis: Used to create probes for studying biological processes, enzyme activity, and molecular interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Azidobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	24173-36-2
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Azidobenzaldehyde; p-Formylphenyl azide; 4-Formylphenyl azide; Azidobenzene-4-carboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-azido-; 4-Azidobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-Azidobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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