Description

Bis(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)-Ammonium Azide is a specialized organophosphorus reagent primarily used as a source of the azide anion under mild conditions. This compound matters for its utility in facilitating key transformations in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and other complex molecules. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries for applications requiring controlled azide transfer.

Application

• Staudinger Ligation: A key reagent for the traceless Staudinger ligation, enabling the formation of amide bonds in bioconjugation and peptide synthesis.
• Azide Transfer Reactions: Serves as a safe and soluble source of azide ions for nucleophilic substitution reactions with alkyl halides or sulfonates.
• Heterocycle Synthesis: Employed in the construction of tetrazoles and other nitrogen-rich heterocyclic compounds important in medicinal chemistry.
• Polymer Functionalization: Used to introduce azide functional groups onto polymer backbones for subsequent "click chemistry" modifications.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the preparation of novel phosphine-based ligands and catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Facilitates surface modification and the creation of azide-functionalized materials for advanced applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bis(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)-Ammonium Azide
CAS No.	38011-36-8
Molecular Formula	C36H30N4P2
Molecular Weight	580.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(triphenylphosphoranylidene)ammonium azide; (Triphenylphosphoranylidene)triphenylphosphonium azide; Azidobis(triphenylphosphoranylidene)ammoniate; BTPP Azide; PPN-N3; Phosphazene azide; Phosphonium, (azidoimino)bis[triphenyl-, inner salt; 1-Azido-2,2,2-tris(triphenylphosphoranylidene)ethylideneamine
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Quality Control

Our Bis(Triphenylphosphoranylidene)-Ammonium Azide is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when possible to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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