Description

2-Azido Terephthalic Acid is a specialized aromatic dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a reactive azido functional group. This compound matters as a versatile and high-value chemical building block, enabling advanced material synthesis through efficient click chemistry and cycloaddition reactions. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel drug candidates, functional polymers, and energetic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bio-conjugates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC).
• Polymer & Material Science: Used to synthesize functionalized polyesters, polyamides, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with tailored properties for coatings, adhesives, and gas storage.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: An essential building block for introducing azide functionality into molecules, facilitating efficient, modular, and high-yield "click" reactions in organic synthesis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of novel, high-energy-density materials and propellant formulations.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Synthesis: Employed to create novel ligands with azide handles for metal complexation and catalysis applications.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces (e.g., nanoparticles, graphene) with azide groups for subsequent bio-conjugation or polymer grafting.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azido Terephthalic Acid
CAS No.	3600-74-6
Molecular Formula	C8H5N3O4
Molecular Weight	207.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidobenzene-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; Terephthalic Acid, 2-Azido-; 2-Azido-1,4-benzenedicarboxylic Acid; Azidoterephthalic Acid; 2-N3-Terephthalic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Azido Terephthalic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via 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 all specifications 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 the presence of the azido group, which can be sensitive to shock, heat, and friction, handle and store with appropriate precautions, away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.