Description

Dodecylbenzenesulfonyl Azide is a specialized organic azide compound widely utilized as a versatile reagent in synthetic organic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a key precursor for generating nitrenes, enabling critical transformations such as C-H amination and aziridination. This chemical is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Nitrene Precursor: A key reagent for the in-situ generation of nitrenes used in C-H bond amination and aziridination reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides requiring specific nitrogen functionalities.
• Polymer Modification: Facilitates the cross-linking and functionalization of polymers to impart new chemical properties.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of advanced materials, including photoactive compounds and surface modifiers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile building block for the introduction of sulfonyl azide groups into molecular frameworks.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Dodecylbenzenesulfonyl Azide
CAS No.	79791-38-1
Molecular Formula	C18H29N3O2S
Molecular Weight	351.51 g/mol
Synonyms	Dodecylbenzenesulfonyl azide; Dodecylbenzenesulfonazide; Laurylbenzenesulfonyl azide; Benzenesulfonyl azide, dodecyl-; 1-Dodecylbenzenesulfonyl azide; DBSA; Azidododecylbenzenesulfonate; Sulfonyl azide C12
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Quality Control

Our Dodecylbenzenesulfonyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is strictly light-sensitive and easily oxidized; it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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