Description

4-Methylhexanal 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone is a high-purity chemical derivative primarily used as a reference standard and analytical reagent. This compound is of significant value in research and quality control laboratories for the identification and quantification of carbonyl compounds via derivatization techniques. It is essential for analytical chemists and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require precise and reliable standards for chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a critical calibration standard in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Gas Chromatography (GC) for carbonyl compound analysis.
• Carbonyl Group Derivatization: Used to form stable, detectable derivatives of aldehydes and ketones for enhanced analytical sensitivity and selectivity.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in the identification and quantification of aldehyde-based impurities or degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Food and Flavor Analysis: Applied in the analysis of flavor compounds and potential contaminants where carbonyl molecules are present.
• Environmental Testing: Utilized in methods for detecting trace levels of carbonyl pollutants in air and water samples.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A key reagent in synthetic chemistry and metabolic studies involving carbonyl intermediates.
• Quality Control (QC) Laboratories: Integral for method development and validation within QC protocols for various chemical manufacturing processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylhexanal 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone
CAS No.	14093-70-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	308.34 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylhexanal DNPH; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of 4-Methylhexanal; 4-Methylcaproaldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; 4-Methylhexanal-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; DNPH derivative of 4-Methylhexanal; (4-Methylhexylidene)hydrazine-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 2,4-DNPH derivative of 4-Methylhexanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylhexanal 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and other critical parameters is available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

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

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.