Description

2-Butanone Thiosemicarbazone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the thiosemicarbazone class, known for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and analytical reagent. Its significance lies in its ability to act as a key precursor and chelating agent, facilitating the synthesis of complex molecules and the detection of specific metal ions. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and industrial chemical synthesis operations requiring high-purity building blocks.

Application

• As a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and complex organic molecules.
• Utilized as a chelating agent and analytical reagent in research for metal ion detection and separation processes.
• Potential use in the development of pharmaceutical active ingredients and biologically active compounds.
• Application in material science research, particularly in the study of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for the preparation of thiosemicarbazone derivatives with various functionalities.
• Used in analytical chemistry for spectrophotometric determination and complexometric titrations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone Thiosemicarbazone
CAS No.	1752-40-5
Molecular Formula	C5H11N3S
Molecular Weight	145.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Ethyl Ketone Thiosemicarbazone; MEK Thiosemicarbazone; Butan-2-one thiosemicarbazone; 2-Butanone, thiosemicarbazone; 3-Methylbutan-2-one thiosemicarbazone; NSC 403697; Thiosemicarbazone of Methyl Ethyl Ketone
EINECS	217-148-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Butanone Thiosemicarbazone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 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.