Description

3-Azibutanol is a versatile organic compound featuring both an azido group and a hydroxyl functionality, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules via click chemistry and other coupling reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring triazole linkages formed via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC).
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Used to label biomolecules such as proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides for diagnostic assays, imaging probes, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing functional polymers with tailored properties, including hydrogels, coatings, and smart materials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Facilitates the study of biological processes by enabling the site-specific incorporation of reporter tags into cellular systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to construct complex ligand scaffolds for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Azibutanol
CAS No.	25055-82-7
Molecular Formula	C4H9N3O
Molecular Weight	115.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Azidobutan-1-ol; 1-Hydroxy-3-azidobutane; 3-Azido-1-butanol; 3-Azidobutyl alcohol; Butanol, 3-azido-; NSC 163044; 3-Azidobutan-1-ol (primary synonym)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Azibutanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents. Due to the presence of an azido group, handle and store with appropriate safety precautions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.