Description

1-Azido-2-Iodoethane is a versatile bifunctional organic building block containing both an azido and an iodo functional group. This compound is highly valued in synthetic organic chemistry for its reactivity, enabling efficient click chemistry and cross-coupling reactions. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for the synthesis of complex molecules and novel polymers.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: Acts as a key precursor for Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions with alkynes to form triazoles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Polymer Modification: Functionalizes polymers and materials by introducing azide groups for further chemical grafting.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the labeling and modification of biomolecules for diagnostic and research applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodoethane moiety serves as an electrophile in palladium-catalyzed couplings (e.g., Suzuki, Heck reactions).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create novel ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic Research: A valuable tool in organic synthesis laboratories for methodology development and mechanistic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Azido-2-Iodoethane
CAS No.	42059-30-3
Molecular Formula	C2H4IN3
Molecular Weight	196.98 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Iodoethyl azide; Azidoiodoethane; Iodoazidoethane; 2-Azido-1-iodoethane; Ethane, 1-azido-2-iodo-; 1-Iodo-2-azidoethane; N3CH2CH2I
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Quality Control

Our 1-Azido-2-Iodoethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate.

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.