CAS 87156-40-9

2-Azidoethylamine

Description:

2-Azidoethylamine is an organic compound characterized by the presence of an azido group (-N3) attached to an ethylamine structure. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its purity and form. The compound is known for its reactivity, particularly due to the azido functional group, which can participate in various chemical reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cycloadditions. 2-Azidoethylamine is soluble in polar solvents, such as water and alcohols, but may have limited solubility in non-polar solvents. It is important to handle this compound with care, as azides can be sensitive to heat, shock, and friction, potentially leading to explosive decomposition. In synthetic chemistry, 2-azidoethylamine can serve as a useful intermediate for the preparation of other nitrogen-containing compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Due to its unique properties, it is of interest in both academic research and industrial applications, particularly in the fields of organic synthesis and materials science.

Formula: C₂H₆N₄

InChI: InChI=1/C2H6N4/c3-1-2-5-6-4/h1-3H2

InChI key: InChIKey=CSTIZSQKHUSKHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(N=[N+]=[N-])CN

Synonyms:

• 2-Azidoethylamine
• 2-Azido-1-ethylamine
• Ethanamine, 2-azido-
• 2-Azidoethanamine
• 2-Azido-1-aminoethane
• 2-Azidoethylamine [2-Azidoethanamine]
• 2-azidoethan-1-amine
• 1-amino-2-azidoethane
• 2-Azidoethylamine [2-Azidoethamine]