Description

Azidoformic Acid is a highly reactive organic azide compound, primarily serving as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a precursor for carbamoyl azides and other functionalized intermediates, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This chemical is essential for research and development laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to introduce azide functionalities for further transformations like click chemistry.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of carbamoyl azides and other nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Precursor for the preparation of carbonyl azides used in Curtius rearrangement reactions.
• Building block for pharmaceutical research, particularly in developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Used in the synthesis of polymers and materials with specific functional properties.
• Reagent in agrochemical research for creating new crop protection agents.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azidoformic Acid
CAS No.	4472-05-3
Molecular Formula	CHN3O2
Molecular Weight	87.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbazidic Acid; Carbonazidic Acid; Azidoformic Acid; Hydrazoic Acid, Carbonyl Derivative; HNCO-N3; Isocyanic Acid Azide; Carbonyl Azide
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Quality Control

Our Azidoformic Acid is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent internal specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for reliable material traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and reactive nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (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.