Description

4-Nitrophenylhydrazine is a versatile aromatic hydrazine derivative, primarily valued as a key synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its core value proposition lies in its ability to form stable hydrazone derivatives, making it essential for chemical synthesis and detection methodologies. This compound is particularly needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and analytical chemistry industries for research, development, and quality control processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Analytical Reagent: Employed for the derivatization and detection of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones) in chromatography and spectrophotometry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in organic chemistry research for constructing nitrogen-containing molecular frameworks.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Nitrophenylhydrazine
CAS No.	100-16-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenylhydrazine; (4-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine; 1-(4-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine; 4-NPH; Hydrazine, (4-nitrophenyl)-; UNII-5Q4N5UY5B8; 4-Nitro-phenylhydrazine; 4-Nitrobenzenephenylhydrazine
EINECS	202-825-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Nitrophenylhydrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation and to minimize decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	157 - 161 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.