CAS 62284-30-4: Benzene, 1-(azidomethyl)-2-fluoro-

Azides are a group of ligands that have the general formula R-N3. They can be used to form coordination complexes with metals such as copper, silver and gold. The coordination chemistry of azide ligands is often complex and may involve more than one metal center. Azides are often used as catalysts in inorganic reactions and desulfurization, although they do not react with sulfur directly. The reaction time for this process is usually short, due to the high reactivity of azide ligands. Ligands such as azides are also known to assemble into supramolecular structures such as nanosized clathrates or cages. These structures can be stabilized by the presence of metal cations, which bind to the ligand at their binding sites.