Description

Benzyl Azide is a versatile organic azide compound, widely recognized as a crucial click chemistry reagent for the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable, readily available building block for the Huisgen cycloaddition, enabling efficient and modular construction of complex molecular architectures. This makes it an essential material for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to create novel compounds through reliable, high-yield reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of triazole-based drug candidates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides containing the 1,2,3-triazole moiety.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating advanced polymers, hydrogels, and surface coatings with tailored properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Employed for labeling biomolecules (proteins, peptides, nucleic acids) with fluorescent or affinity tags for diagnostic and research applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic transformations, including the synthesis of amines via reduction or as a source of nitrogen in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Azide
CAS No.	622-79-7
Molecular Formula	C7H7N3
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Azidotoluene; (Azidomethyl)benzene; Benzylazide; Phenylmethyl azide; NSC 403697; Azidomethylbenzene; Benzenemethanol, azide; Toluene, α-azido-
EINECS	210-757-3

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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