Description

2-(Azidomethyl)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block functionalized with an azidomethyl group. This compound is valued for its dual reactivity, where the nitrile moiety can be hydrolyzed or reduced, and the azide group serves as a key handle for click chemistry reactions, particularly the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, bioconjugates, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of triazole-containing drug candidates via click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Used in the development of functional polymers, dendrimers, and surface coatings through polymer conjugation.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the labeling and modification of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides) for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Enables the synthesis of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and cellular processes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Intermediate for preparing complex ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Azidomethyl)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	40508-03-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6N4
Molecular Weight	158.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Azidomethyl)benzonitrile; o-(Azidomethyl)benzonitrile; 2-Cyanobenzyl azide; (2-Cyanophenyl)methyl azide; Benzonitrile, 2-(azidomethyl)-; Azidomethyl benzonitrile; α-Azido-o-tolunitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Azidomethyl)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research and development applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemical production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

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

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