Description

Methyl 2-(Azidocarbonyl)-3-Nitrobenzoate CAS NO 856414-36-3 is a specialized, high-purity organic intermediate featuring a unique combination of azide, ester, and nitro functional groups. This compound is critical for advanced synthetic chemistry, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures through controlled cycloaddition and coupling reactions. It is primarily sought by research institutions and pharmaceutical development companies engaged in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel benzodiazepine, quinazoline, and other nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new active ingredients for crop protection agents, leveraging its nitro and azide groups for structural diversification.
• Click Chemistry: Serves as a versatile azide component for copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions to create triazole linkages in polymer and material science.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the production of specialty polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials where its functional groups can be precisely modified.
• Academic & R&D: Essential reagent in organic chemistry laboratories for methodological studies and the exploration of new reaction pathways involving azides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-(Azidocarbonyl)-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	856414-36-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6N4O5
Molecular Weight	250.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-azidoformyl-3-nitrobenzoate; 3-Nitro-2-(azidocarbonyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-nitro-2-(azidocarbonyl)benzoate; 2-(Azidocarbonyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-(azidocarbonyl)-3-nitro-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(Azidocarbonyl)-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for advanced pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your most sensitive R&D and scale-up processes.

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). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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