Description

Allyl Azide is a versatile organic azide compound with the CAS registry number 821-13-6. It serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the azide functional group via click chemistry and other cycloaddition reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of triazole-containing drug candidates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with triazole backbones.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed to functionalize polymers and surfaces, enabling the development of advanced materials with specific chemical or biological properties.
• Chemical Biology & Bioconjugation: Utilized as a reagent for labeling biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids) for imaging, diagnostics, and therapeutic targeting.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a source of the azide group for the preparation of heterocycles, amines, and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the development of novel propellants and explosives due to its high nitrogen content.

Basic Information

Product Name	Allyl Azide
CAS No.	821-13-6
Molecular Formula	C₃H₅N₃
Molecular Weight	83.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Azidopropene; 3-Azido-1-propene; Azidopropene; 1-Azido-2-propene; Prop-2-en-1-yl azide; Allyl triazane; 2-Propenyl azide
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Quality Control

Our Allyl Azide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or kept in darkness. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Handle with appropriate safety precautions in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.