Description

6-Azido-Hexylamine is a bifunctional organic compound featuring both a reactive primary amine and an azido group, making it a versatile building block for click chemistry and bioconjugation. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and diagnostic probes through efficient, modular synthesis. It is particularly valuable for professionals in pharmaceutical R&D, polymer science, and biotech who require reliable, high-purity linkers for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Bioconjugation and Labeling: Used as a linker to attach fluorescent dyes, drugs, or other functional molecules to proteins, antibodies, or oligonucleotides via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC).
• Polymer and Material Science: Serves as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for synthesizing azide-functionalized polymers, hydrogels, and surface coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of prodrugs, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and other targeted therapeutic agents.
• Chemical Probe Synthesis: Enables the creation of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways in chemical biology.
• Peptide Modification: Facilitates site-specific modification of peptides to introduce new functionalities or create peptide-based materials.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to introduce amine and azide groups onto nanoparticles, chips, or other solid supports for subsequent immobilization chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Azido-Hexylamine
CAS No.	349553-73-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14N4
Molecular Weight	142.21 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Azidohexan-1-amine; 1-Amino-6-azidohexane; Hexamethylene azidoamine; N3(CH2)6NH2; 6-Azido-1-hexanamine; Azido-PEG6-amine; 6-Azidohexylazane; Azido-C6-amine
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Quality Control

Our 6-Azido-Hexylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Due to the presence of the azide functional group, appropriate safety protocols for handling azide compounds should be followed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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