Synthesis of Azides

October 9 2012Andrew Share

University of Texas, Austin

The Reaction

Br Br N3N32 NaN3+DMSO

MSDS Dibromopropane

Br Br

MSDS Sodium Azide

MSDS NaN3 part 2

Handling – Bench Setup

Azide WasteAzide - Solid Waste

(paper towels, gloves,pipettes)

Clean benchtop

Antidotepaper towels to

catch spills

Use as much disposable equipment as possible

Perform allwork in the

hood

Personal Protective EquipmentDouble Glove

Lab CoatSafety Goggles

(not safety glasses)

Product Hazards

N3N3

(NC + NO) / NN > 3 Should be safe

(NC + NO) / NN < 1 Do not isolate

1 > (NC + NO) / NN > 3 Could be explosive

(3 + 0) / 6 = 2

Work up procedure

Use blast shield whenremoving solvent

in case of explosion

Most Importantly

Tell others what you are doing.