Description

2-Azidobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic azide compound that serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique azide functional group enables efficient click chemistry reactions, making it invaluable for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of benzodiazepine analogs and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: Used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions for bioconjugation, polymer functionalization, and material surface modification.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporation into polymers to introduce photo-crosslinkable or thermally reactive sites for advanced coatings and adhesives.
• Proteomics Research: Used as a chemical probe or tag for labeling and studying proteins and other biomolecules.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of specialized propellants and explosives due to its azide group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	31162-13-7
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O2
Molecular Weight	163.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azidobenzoic Acid; o-Azidobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-azido-; Azidosalicylic Acid (ambiguous); 2-Carboxybenzeneazide; Azidobenzoic Acid (unspecified isomer); 2-Azidobenzenecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Azidobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.