Description

8-Azido-1-Octanamine is a bifunctional organic compound featuring a reactive primary amine and an azide group, separated by a flexible eight-carbon alkyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable click chemistry building block and a versatile linker for bioconjugation and materials science applications. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, polymer chemistry, and the creation of functionalized surfaces and probes.

Application

• Bioconjugation and Protein Labeling: Used to attach fluorescent dyes, drugs, or other molecules to proteins, antibodies, or peptides via the amine-reactive end, followed by click chemistry with alkynes.
• Polymer and Dendrimer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers, hydrogels, and dendrimers with azide handles for further modification.
• Surface Functionalization: Applied to modify surfaces (e.g., glass, gold, polymers) with amine or azide groups to create platforms for biosensors, microarrays, and diagnostic devices.
• Chemical Probe Development: A key intermediate in synthesizing activity-based probes (ABPs) and affinity tags for proteomics and chemical biology studies.
• Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) Linker Research: Investigated as a potential cleavable or non-cleavable linker component for connecting cytotoxic payloads to antibodies.
• Materials Science: Incorporated into nanomaterials and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to introduce reactive sites for post-synthetic modification.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Azido-1-Octanamine
CAS No.	867338-63-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18N4
Molecular Weight	170.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-8-azidooctane; 8-Azido-octylamine; Octane-1,8-diamine, 1-azido-; 8-Azidooctan-1-amine; Azido-PEG7-amine; 1,8-Diaminooctane, N1-azido-; Amino-PEG7-azide
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Quality Control

Our 8-Azido-1-Octanamine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your research and development quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to the presence of the azide functional group, avoid exposure to strong heat, shock, or friction. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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