Nicotinoyl azide

• CAT Number: I033272
• CAS Number: 4013-72-3
• Molecular Formula: C6H4N4O
• Molecular Weight: 148.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: pyridine-3-carbonyl azide
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4N4O/c7-10-9-6(11)5-2-1-3-8-4-5/h1-4H
• InChIKey: ZNSIOEUWGZNHAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CN=C1)C(=O)N=[N+]=[N-]

Nicotinoyl azide(CAT: I033272) is a reactive organic intermediate featuring a nicotinoyl (pyridine-3-carbonyl) backbone and an azide (-N₃) functional group. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocycles, amides, and isocyanates through Curtius or related rearrangements. Its azide moiety enables participation in click chemistry and nitrene generation, making it valuable for medicinal chemistry, materials science, and radiolabeling strategies. Nicotinoyl azide is also utilized in studies involving photoaffinity labeling and probe design. Due to its energetic azide group, it should be handled with caution under controlled conditions to ensure safe storage and use in laboratory environments.