Description

Ethyl Azidoacetate is a versatile organic ester compound, valued for its reactive azido functional group which serves as a key building block in synthetic chemistry. This high-purity intermediate is essential for facilitating efficient click chemistry reactions and the synthesis of complex heterocyclic structures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of β-lactam antibiotics, triazole-containing drugs, and other nitrogen-rich bioactive molecules via Huisgen cycloaddition (click chemistry).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate triazole or tetrazole rings for enhanced activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing functional polymers with specific properties like biodegradability or photo-reactivity.
• Peptide Modification & Bioconjugation: Enables site-specific labeling of proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules for diagnostic and research applications.
• Energetic Materials Research: Employed in the development and study of novel high-energy-density materials (HEDMs) and propellants.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Facilitates the creation of activity-based probes for studying enzyme function and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Azidoacetate
CAS No.	637-81-0
Molecular Formula	C4H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	129.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Azidoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-Azidoacetate; 2-Azidoacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; NSC 401119; Ethyl Azidoethanoate; Azidoacetate Ethyl Ester; Acetic acid, azido-, ethyl ester
EINECS	211-307-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Azidoacetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, it is recommended to store under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and heavy metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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