Description

Benzoylazide is a versatile organic azide compound, primarily valued as a key synthetic intermediate for the preparation of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles and amides. Its reactivity makes it a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of benzotriazoles, tetrazoles, and other nitrogen-rich heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a source of nitrene for surface modification of polymers.
• Material Science: Employed in the functionalization of surfaces and the creation of photoactive or energy-storing materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Curtius rearrangement reactions to generate isocyanates, which are further transformed into urethanes and ureas.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoylazide
CAS No.	582-61-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5N3O
Molecular Weight	147.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzazide; Benzoic azide; Benzoyl azide; α-Azidobenzaldehyde (tautomer); NSC 404058; Benzenecarboperoxoic acid azide; Azidocarbonylbenzene
EINECS	209-479-1

Quality Control

Our Benzoylazide is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers must be kept in opaque or amber glass and handled under controlled lighting conditions. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline solid or oil
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.