Description

p-(Phenylazo)Benzyl Chloroformate is a specialized benzyl chloroformate derivative featuring a phenylazo functional group. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable photoactive protecting reagent and synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for constructing complex molecules and light-responsive systems.

Application

• Photolabile Protecting Group in Peptide Synthesis: Used for the temporary protection of amino acids, enabling selective deprotection under mild UV light conditions.
• Intermediate for Advanced Materials: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of azo-dye polymers and light-responsive smart materials.
• Prodrug Development: Employed in pharmaceutical research to create photo-activatable prodrugs for targeted drug delivery applications.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce photo-reactive azo linkages into polymer backbones.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a reagent for labeling biomolecules with photo-switchable tags for study and detection.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel, light-sensitive pesticide and herbicide candidates.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-(Phenylazo)Benzyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	55592-99-9
Molecular Formula	C14H10ClNO3
Molecular Weight	275.69 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Phenylazo)benzyl Chloroformate; (4-Phenylazophenyl)methyl Chloroformate; p-Azobenzyl Chloroformate; Benzyl Chloroformate, 4-(Phenylazo)-; NSC 403796; Azo-Cbz-Cl; Photo-Cbz-Cl; 4-(Phenylazo)benzyloxycarbonyl Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our p-(Phenylazo)Benzyl Chloroformate is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, to meet stringent research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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