Description

3-Pentanone2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is a specialized derivative of 3-pentanone, widely utilized as a key analytical reagent. This compound is primarily valued for its role in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbonyl compounds, particularly ketones, via derivatization. It is an essential material for research and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and environmental testing industries.

Application

• Carbonyl Compound Analysis: Acts as a derivatizing agent for the detection and quantification of ketones and aldehydes via HPLC, GC, or spectrophotometric methods.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in the identification and characterization of carbonyl-containing impurities or degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Environmental Monitoring: Employed in the analysis of airborne carbonyl pollutants or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in environmental samples.
• Food and Flavor Chemistry: Applied in the analysis of flavor compounds, aroma constituents, or spoilage markers that contain carbonyl functional groups.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and analytical method development.
• Material Science: Can be used in the study of polymer degradation where carbonyl formation is a key indicator.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pentanone2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone
CAS No.	1636-83-5
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O4
Molecular Weight	266.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl Ketone 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; 3-Pentanone 2,4-DNPH; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of Diethyl Ketone; 2,4-DNPH Derivative of 3-Pentanone; Pentan-3-one 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; DNPH Derivative of Diethyl Ketone; (E)-1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-(1-ethylpropylidene)hydrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Pentanone2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for analytical applications. Each lot is tested to confirm identity, purity, and absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.