Description

4-(Acetoxymercuri)Phenyl Azide is a specialized organomercury compound that serves as a critical reagent in advanced chemical synthesis and research. Its unique structure, featuring both a phenyl azide group and an acetoxymercuri moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for photoaffinity labeling and cross-linking studies. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, materials science, and biochemistry who require precise and reliable building blocks for complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Photoaffinity Labeling Reagent: Used to study ligand-receptor interactions and protein binding sites in biochemical research.
• Cross-linking Agent: Facilitates the formation of covalent bonds between biomolecules under UV light for structural analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic probes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups or mercury tags into polymer chains for specialized material properties.
• Surface Functionalization: Used to modify material surfaces for sensor development or to create bioactive interfaces.
• Research & Development: A crucial tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Acetoxymercuri)Phenyl Azide
CAS No.	84332-83-2
Molecular Formula	C8H7HgN3O2
Molecular Weight	377.76 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Acetoxymercuriphenyl Azide; p-(Acetoxymercuri)phenyl Azide; Mercury, [4-azidophenyl]acetato-O-; [4-Azidophenyl]acetoxymercury; Acetic Acid 4-Azidophenylmercuric Ester; 4-HgOAc-Phenyl Azide; N3C6H4HgOCOCH3; (4-Azidophenyl)mercuric Acetate
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Acetoxymercuri)Phenyl Azide is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and synthesis. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Mercury Content	52.0 - 54.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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