Description

Azidoformic Acid Diphenylmethyl Ester is a specialized organic azide compound used as a versatile reagent in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a protected azide source and a diphenylmethyl (DPM) ester precursor, enabling controlled chemical transformations. This product is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring azide or carbamate functionalities.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used as a reagent for the introduction of the diphenylmethyloxycarbonyl (Dpmoc) protecting group in solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS).
• Click Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for generating azides used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole linkages.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the functionalization of polymers and materials science to introduce reactive azide groups onto polymer backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that contain nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Crosslinking Agent: Potential use in creating crosslinked networks for specialty coatings and resins through thermal or photochemical decomposition.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azidoformic Acid Diphenylmethyl Ester
CAS No.	3312-83-2
Molecular Formula	C14H11N3O2
Molecular Weight	253.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Diphenylmethyl Azidoformate; Dpmoc-Azide; (Diphenylmethoxy)carbonyl Azide; Benzhydryl Azidoformate; Azidoformic Acid Benzhydryl Ester; NSC 401119; Carbonic Acid, Azido-, Diphenylmethyl Ester; Azidoformic Acid Diphenylmethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Azidoformic Acid Diphenylmethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized by comprehensive analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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