Description

Cyclohexanone p-Nitrophenyl Hydrazone is a specialized organic compound belonging to the hydrazone class, widely recognized for its utility as a key analytical reagent and synthetic intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a sensitive chromogenic agent for the detection and quantification of carbonyl compounds, particularly in analytical chemistry and quality control laboratories. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists working in pharmaceutical development, fine chemical synthesis, and analytical method development where precise carbonyl group analysis is critical.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a derivatizing agent for the spectrophotometric determination of aldehydes and ketones via formation of colored hydrazones.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory studies for the detection and analysis of carbonyl-containing metabolites or reaction products.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers or as a functional modifier due to its reactive hydrazone group.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor or ligand in the development of novel coordination complexes and materials.
• Quality Control (QC) Testing: Applied in industrial QC labs for the identification and purity assessment of raw materials or finished products containing carbonyl functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanone p-Nitrophenyl Hydrazone
CAS No.	1919-96-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₅N₃O₂
Molecular Weight	233.27 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Nitrophenylhydrazone of Cyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2-(4-nitrophenyl)hydrazone; 2-(4-Nitrophenyl)hydrazinylidenecyclohexane; (Cyclohexylideneamino)(4-nitrophenyl)amine; 4-Nitrobenzaldehyde cyclohexanone hydrazone; Cyclohexanone-4-nitrophenylhydrazone; Cyclohexanone p-nitrophenylhydrazone
EINECS	217-644-6

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexanone p-Nitrophenyl Hydrazone is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), purity assay by HPLC, and control of key impurities. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with our stringent specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.