Description

Hexanoic Acid,6-Hydroxy-, Hydrazide is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of hydroxy acid hydrazides. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, offering both a hydrazide group and a hydroxyl group on a caproic acid backbone. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in advanced chemical synthesis. Key industries that utilize this compound include pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and the production of specialty polymers and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring hydrazide or hydrazone linkages for targeted drug delivery or bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, or functional monomer in the production of polyurethanes, polyamides, and other specialty polymers to enhance properties like adhesion or thermal stability.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into coatings and additives for metals, where its molecular structure helps in chelation and surface passivation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and novel molecular architectures.
• Chelating Agent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and water treatment processes due to its ability to bind metal ions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanoic Acid,6-Hydroxy-, Hydrazide
CAS No.	1694-83-3
Molecular Formula	C6H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxycaproic Acid Hydrazide; 6-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Hydrazide; 6-Hydroxyhexanohydrazide; ω-Hydroxycaproic Acid Hydrazide; 6-Hydroxyhexanoic Hydrazide; Hexanoic Acid, 6-Hydroxy-, Hydrazide; 6-Hydroxyhexanoyl Hydrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hexanoic Acid,6-Hydroxy-, Hydrazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, and we can support customer audits and regulatory documentation as required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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