Description

Girard's Reagent T is a specialized carbonyl-trapping agent, widely recognized for its utility in analytical and synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to selectively isolate and purify ketones and aldehydes from complex mixtures, a critical step in many research and quality control workflows. This makes it an essential tool for professionals in pharmaceutical development, flavor and fragrance analysis, and academic research laboratories.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry: Selective derivatization and isolation of ketones and aldehydes for GC-MS, HPLC, or NMR analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Purification: Separation and purification of steroid hormones, prostaglandins, and other carbonyl-containing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Isolation and identification of key carbonyl flavor compounds from natural extracts or synthetic mixtures.
• Metabolite Profiling: Trapping and enrichment of reactive carbonyl metabolites in biological samples for metabolomics studies.
• Organic Synthesis: Protection of carbonyl groups during multi-step synthetic sequences.
• Environmental Testing: Sample preparation for the analysis of aldehydes (e.g., formaldehyde) in air or water samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Girard's Reagent T
CAS No.	123-46-6
Molecular Formula	C5H14ClN3O
Molecular Weight	167.64 g/mol
Synonyms	Girard T Reagent; (Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium chloride hydrazide; Trimethylammonioacetohydrazide chloride; Acetic acid hydrazide, 2-(trimethylammonio)-, chloride; 1-Carboxymethyl-1-trimethylammonium chloride hydrazide; Hydrazinium, 2-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride, inner salt; Acetic acid, hydrazide, (trimethylammonio)-, chloride
EINECS	204-630-6

Quality Control

Our Girard's Reagent T is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and other critical parameters. We support compliance with various pharmacopeial and research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed immediately after use to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	190 - 195 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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