Description

2,4-Dihydroxybenzhydrazide is a versatile aromatic hydrazide derivative, recognized for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and analytical reagent. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both phenolic hydroxyl and hydrazide groups, makes it valuable for chelation and as a building block in organic synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic structures.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Serves as a sensitive chromogenic agent and chelator for the spectrophotometric determination of metal ions like copper, nickel, and iron.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Industry: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand to form stable complexes with various transition metals for catalytic or material science applications.
• Chemical Research: A valuable building block for organic synthesis, including the preparation of hydrazones and other nitrogen-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dihydroxybenzhydrazide
CAS No.	13221-86-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8N2O3
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dihydroxybenzohydrazide; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid hydrazide; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzoyl hydrazine; 2,4-DHBH; Benzoic acid, 2,4-dihydroxy-, hydrazide; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzohydrazide; 2,4-Dihydroxybenzhydrazid
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dihydroxybenzhydrazide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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	245 - 250 °C
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.