synthesis of azides october 9 2012 andrew share university of texas, austin
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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.