Description

1-Ethenylaziridine is a versatile and highly reactive aziridine derivative, serving as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its strained three-membered ring and vinyl functionality make it an invaluable monomer for creating specialized polymers and cross-linking agents with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring aziridine or amine functionalities.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a reactive monomer or cross-linking agent to enhance the mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and adhesion properties of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Surface Modifier: Employed to functionalize material surfaces (e.g., silica, polymers) to introduce reactive amine groups for further chemical grafting.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful reagent for modifying biomolecules, proteins, or peptides due to its selective reactivity with nucleophiles.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Ethenylaziridine
CAS No.	5628-99-9
Molecular Formula	C4H7N
Molecular Weight	69.11 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Vinylaziridine; Vinylaziridine; N-Vinylazacyclopropane; N-Vinyl ethyleneimine; 1-Vinylaziridine; Aziridine, 1-ethenyl-; 1-Aziridinyl ethylene; 2-Vinylaziridine (less common)
EINECS	227-069-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethenylaziridine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.