Description

Azidoglycerol is a versatile organic compound featuring both azide and glycerol functional groups, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to participate in high-yield, selective reactions such as the copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), enabling efficient molecular assembly. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, bioconjugation, and materials science industries who require a reliable and high-purity linker for creating complex molecules, polymers, and labeled biomolecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those incorporating triazole moieties via click chemistry.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Used to attach fluorescent dyes, affinity tags, or other functional groups to proteins, peptides, and oligonucleotides for diagnostic and research applications.
• Polymer & Materials Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer for creating advanced polymers, hydrogels, and surface coatings with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Tool: Employed in activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) and the development of chemical probes to study enzyme function and metabolic pathways.
• Glycochemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of modified carbohydrates and glycoconjugates for immunological and therapeutic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Azidoglycerol
CAS No.	73018-99-2
Molecular Formula	C3H7N3O3
Molecular Weight	133.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azido-2,3-propanediol; 1-Azidoglycerol; 3-Azido-1,2-propanediol; Glycerol 1-azide; Azidopropanediol; 1-Azido-2,3-dihydroxypropane; 3-Azidopropane-1,2-diol; NSC 401106
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Quality Control

Our Azidoglycerol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and production applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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