Description

12-Azidooleic Acid is a functionalized fatty acid derivative featuring a reactive azide group at the C12 position. This compound is a versatile chemical building block, enabling efficient "click chemistry" reactions such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) for bioconjugation and material surface modification. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing probes, polymers, and lipid conjugates.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: A key substrate for CuAAC and strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) reactions to create complex molecular architectures.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: Used to label lipids, proteins, and other biomolecules with fluorescent dyes, affinity tags, or drug molecules for diagnostic and therapeutic research.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linker for synthesizing functional polymers, hydrogels, and surface coatings with tailored properties.
• Lipidomics Research: Employed as a metabolic tracer or a tool to study lipid metabolism, membrane dynamics, and protein-lipid interactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting lipid pathways.
• Diagnostic Assay Development: Facilitates the creation of sensitive detection platforms through the immobilization of capture molecules on various substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Azidooleic Acid
CAS No.	57818-47-0
Molecular Formula	C18H33N3O2
Molecular Weight	323.48 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Azido-9-octadecenoic Acid; (9Z)-12-Azidooctadec-9-enoic Acid; Oleic Acid, 12-azido-; 12-Azidooleate; 12-N3-OA; Azido-functionalized Oleic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 12-Azidooleic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider freezing at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous 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.