Description

2-Azidoanthraquinone is a specialized, high-value organic intermediate featuring a reactive azido group on the anthraquinone core. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the synthesis of advanced materials and functional dyes, where its unique structure enables specific photochemical and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and photoactive systems.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling Probe Synthesis: A critical building block for creating probes used in biochemical research to study protein-ligand interactions and binding sites.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Used in the development of novel polymers and functional materials with specific light-responsive or conductive characteristics.
• Specialty Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance, color-fast anthraquinone-based dyes.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Employed in the discovery and development stages for creating new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with targeted mechanisms.
• Cross-linking Agent for Polymers: Utilized to introduce cross-links into polymer chains under specific conditions, enhancing material properties.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the creation of new crop protection agents and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Azidoanthraquinone
CAS No.	49545-73-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₇N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	249.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Azido-9,10-anthracenedione; 2-Azidoanthracene-9,10-dione; 9,10-Anthracenedione, 2-azido-; Azidoanthraquinone; 2-Azido-AQ; Anthraquinone, 2-azido-; 2-AQ-N3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Azidoanthraquinone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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