Description

Tartryl Diazide is a specialized organic azide compound with significant utility as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its reactive azide functional groups make it a valuable precursor for the generation of nitrenes and for use in click chemistry and polymer cross-linking applications. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds with nitrogen-rich heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can be incorporated to create new modes of action.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer precursor in the production of specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and elastomers.
• Click Chemistry Reagent: Utilized in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions, a cornerstone of bioconjugation and material surface functionalization.
• Nitrene Precursor: Employed in organic synthesis to generate nitrenes for C-H amination and other insertion reactions under thermal or photolytic conditions.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated in controlled research environments for its properties as a component in the study of novel energetic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tartryl Diazide
CAS No.	54789-87-6
Molecular Formula	C4H4N6O4
Molecular Weight	200.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Diazidotartaric Acid; Diazidobutanedioic Acid; 2,3-Diazido-1,4-butanedioic Acid; Tartaric Acid Diazide; 2,3-Diazidosuccinic Acid; (2R,3R)-2,3-Diazidobutanedioic Acid; (2S,3S)-2,3-Diazidobutanedioic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Tartryl Diazide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity determination, IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential instability, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize exposure to heat and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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