Description

4-(Azidomethyl)Phenol is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a reactive azidomethyl functionality. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable photoaffinity labeling agent and a critical chemical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to polymer modification.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling (PAL): A key reagent for mapping biological binding sites and protein-ligand interactions in biochemical research and drug discovery.
• Click Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for Huisgen 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition reactions (azide-alkyne click chemistry) to create triazole linkages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for modifying polymer properties and surface functionalization.
• Bioconjugation: Enables the attachment of reporter molecules, drugs, or other functional groups to biomolecules like proteins and peptides.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Azidomethyl)Phenol
CAS No.	55116-31-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7N3O
Molecular Weight	149.15 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(Azidomethyl)phenol; 4-Hydroxybenzyl azide; Phenol, 4-(azidomethyl)-; Azidomethylphenol; 1-Azido-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzene; (4-Hydroxyphenyl)methyl azide; p-Hydroxybenzyl azide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Azidomethyl)Phenol is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and custom purity grades, including research and pharmaceutical intermediates, are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and the presence of an azide group, avoid prolonged exposure to light, heat, and strong reducing agents. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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