Description

12-Azidododecanoic Acid is a bifunctional organic compound featuring a long-chain carboxylic acid and a reactive azide group. This unique structure makes it a valuable click chemistry reagent and a versatile building block for synthesizing complex molecules. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer science, and bioconjugation sectors to create novel materials, drug candidates, and labeled biomolecules.

Application

• Click Chemistry Reagent: Used in copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to introduce functional handles onto molecules, polymers, and surfaces.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Polymer Modification: Enables the functionalization and cross-linking of polymers to create materials with tailored properties for coatings, adhesives, and hydrogels.
• Bioconjugation: Used to label proteins, antibodies, and other biomolecules for diagnostic assays, imaging probes, and targeted drug delivery systems.
• Material Science: Facilitates the surface modification of nanoparticles and other nanomaterials to impart specific chemical functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex organic architectures, including macrocycles and dendrimers.

Basic Information

Product Name	12-Azidododecanoic Acid
CAS No.	80667-36-3
Molecular Formula	C12H23N3O2
Molecular Weight	241.33 g/mol
Synonyms	12-Azidolauric Acid; Azidododecanoic Acid; ω-Azidododecanoic Acid; 12-Azidododecylic Acid; Dodecanoic acid, 12-azido-; 12-Azido-1-dodecanoic Acid; 12-Azidocarboxylic Acid C12
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 12-Azidododecanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FT-IR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with your specifications and supporting research and production traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the presence of the azide functional group, appropriate safety measures for handling energetic materials should be observed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.