Description

8-Azido-1-Octanol is a bifunctional organic compound featuring both an azide group and a terminal hydroxyl group, making it a versatile building block for chemical synthesis. This unique structure is critical for applications requiring click chemistry, particularly the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reaction. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, bioconjugation, and materials science industries for creating complex molecular architectures, linkers, and functionalized polymers.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key precursor for CuAAC reactions to create triazole linkages in drug discovery and bioconjugation.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of prodrugs, polymer-drug conjugates, and targeted therapeutic agents.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Functionalizes biomolecules (proteins, antibodies, oligonucleotides) with labels, tags, or other functional groups for diagnostics and imaging.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linker for synthesizing functional polymers, hydrogels, and surface-modified materials.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Enables the study of biological processes through metabolic labeling and activity-based protein profiling.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel active ingredients with specific targeting properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Azido-1-Octanol
CAS No.	57395-46-7
Molecular Formula	C8H17N3O
Molecular Weight	171.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octanol, 8-azido-; 8-Azidooctan-1-ol; ω-Azido-1-octanol; Azidooctanol; 8-Azidooctanol; Octyl azide alcohol; N3(CH2)8OH
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Quality Control

Our 8-Azido-1-Octanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term stability, desiccate if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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