Glycidyl azide polymer (Oxirane, 2-(azidomethyl)-, homopolymer)
CAS: 80044-10-6
Category: Organic Intermediates
| Purity | Energetic Material Grade ≥95%; Research Grade ≥98%; High-Purity Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | C3H5N3O |
| Molecular Weight | 99.09 (monomer unit) |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid, gel-like material, or soft solid depending on molecular weight and formulation; slightly characteristic odor; soluble in some polar organic solvents. |
| Packaging | 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg fluorinated glass bottles or metal containers for laboratory use; 5 kg, 25 kg nitrogen-sealed containers for industrial applications. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Molecular weight and distribution — Gel permeation chromatography (GPC); Functional group identification — FTIR spectroscopy (azide group absorption around 2100 cm⁻¹); Structure confirmation — ¹H NMR and ¹³C NMR spectroscopy; Hydroxyl value — Potentiometric titration; Epoxy content — Hydrochloric acid-pyridine titration; Nitrogen content — Elemental analysis (CHN analyzer); Moisture — Karl Fischer titration; Thermal stability — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA); Viscosity — Rotational viscometer measurement. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition sources, and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed under inert atmosphere when possible. Avoid mechanical shock, friction, contamination, and contact with strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is generally below 25°C. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Glycidyl azide polymer (GAP) is an energetic azide-containing polyether polymer prepared from glycidyl azide monomer. It is mainly used as an energetic binder, plasticizing component, and polymeric energetic material in advanced propellant formulations, explosives research, and aerospace propulsion applications. It provides high energy density, good oxygen balance, and improved mechanical properties when combined with suitable curing systems.