Description

Crotonaldehyde (Dnph Derivative) is a high-purity chemical derivative specifically prepared for analytical and research purposes. This compound is critically important as a stable derivative for the sensitive and accurate detection, identification, and quantification of crotonaldehyde, a reactive and volatile aldehyde. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, quality control departments, and research institutions in the chemical, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries where precise measurement of carbonyl compounds is essential.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Used as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods for crotonaldehyde detection.
• Chromatographic Analysis: Essential for High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) analysis, providing a stable, detectable peak for crotonaldehyde.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in the analysis of air and water samples to quantify trace levels of crotonaldehyde, a potential environmental pollutant.
• Food Safety Testing: Utilized in laboratories to detect and measure crotonaldehyde, which can be a byproduct of food processing or spoilage.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Serves as a critical tool for identifying and quantifying crotonaldehyde as a genotoxic impurity or degradation product in drug substances and products.
• Occupational Health & Safety: Supports industrial hygiene monitoring by enabling accurate measurement of workplace exposure to crotonaldehyde vapor.
• Research & Development: Employed in chemical synthesis research and metabolic studies involving carbonyl chemistry and aldehyde reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Crotonaldehyde (Dnph Derivative)
CAS No.	1527-96-4
Molecular Formula	C10H10N4O4
Molecular Weight	250.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Crotonaldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; (2E)-But-2-enal 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; trans-Crotonaldehyde DNPH; Crotonaldehyde-DNPH; 2-Butenal 2,4-DNPH derivative; DNPH derivative of Crotonaldehyde; Aldehyde Standard (Crotonaldehyde); Crotonal 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Crotonaldehyde (Dnph Derivative) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for analytical applications. Each lot is thoroughly characterized using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and chromatographic data is provided with every shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Chromatographic Suitability	Suitable for use as HPLC/GC standard

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