Description

Iodonaphthylazide is a specialized aromatic azide compound used as a versatile reagent in photochemical and synthetic chemistry. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a photoaffinity labeling agent and a precursor for generating nitrenes under light, enabling the study and modification of biomolecular structures. This product is essential for researchers and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for probe synthesis and cross-linking applications.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling: A critical reagent for mapping binding sites and interactions of proteins, enzymes, and receptors in biochemical research.
• Nitrene Precursor: Used in organic synthesis to generate reactive nitrene intermediates for C-H insertion and cross-linking reactions.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Serves as a key building block for creating fluorescent probes, affinity tags, and other diagnostic tools.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Employed in the surface modification of polymers and the development of photo-crosslinkable functional materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development stages for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as an intermediate in the design and synthesis of new crop protection agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iodonaphthylazide
CAS No.	63785-44-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6IN3
Molecular Weight	311.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azido-4-iodonaphthalene; 4-Iodo-1-naphthyl azide; 1-Azido-4-iodonaphthalene; 4-Iodonaphthylazide; 1-Naphthylazide, 4-iodo-; Iodonaphthalene azide; Azidoiodonaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our Iodonaphthylazide is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is 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, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, all handling and storage must be performed under conditions that protect from all light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light-sensitive solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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