Description

Ethane, 1-Azido-2-Chloro- is a specialized organic building block characterized by its reactive azido and chloro functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for applications in click chemistry, heterocycle synthesis, and polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bio-conjugates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its bifunctional reactivity allows for the introduction of nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for modifying polymer backbones, creating materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a labeling reagent or probe for studying biomolecular interactions and cellular processes.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of specialized propellants and pyrotechnic compositions due to the azide group.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethane, 1-Azido-2-Chloro-
CAS No.	53422-48-3
Molecular Formula	C2H4ClN3
Molecular Weight	105.52 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azido-2-chloroethane; 2-Chloroethyl azide; Chloroethyl azide; Azidochloroethane; 1-Chloro-2-azidoethane; NSC 163045; (2-Azidoethyl)chloride
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Quality Control

Our Ethane, 1-Azido-2-Chloro- is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to meet precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize decomposition and mitigate risks associated with its highly volatile and reactive nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

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