Description

4-(Methylthio)Butyl Azide is a specialized organic azide compound, a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both an azide group for click chemistry applications and a methylthio moiety that can serve as a handle for further functionalization. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of triazole-containing drug candidates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate heterocyclic structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating advanced polymers with specific properties like self-healing capabilities or targeted degradation.
• Bioconjugation: Facilitates the labeling and modification of biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Enables the synthesis of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and metabolic pathways in living systems.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to construct complex ligand frameworks for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Methylthio)Butyl Azide
CAS No.	57775-01-6
Molecular Formula	C5H11N3S
Molecular Weight	145.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylmercapto)butyl azide; 4-(Methylsulfanyl)butyl azide; 1-Azido-4-(methylthio)butane; 4-Methylthiobutyl azide; Azidomethyl propyl sulfide; (4-Azidobutyl)(methyl)sulfane
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Methylthio)Butyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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