Description

3-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolinone Hydrazone Hydrochloride is a key analytical reagent and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role as a chromogenic agent in spectrophotometric detection methods, enabling precise quantitative analysis. It is primarily required by manufacturers and research laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental testing, and industrial chemical analysis sectors.

Application

• Spectrophotometric Reagent: Used as a chromogenic agent for the detection and quantification of aldehydes, ketones, and various oxidizing agents in solution.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Employed in the assay and impurity profiling of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and in stability-indicating methods.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in test kits and analytical procedures for detecting trace levels of pollutants like formaldehyde in air and water samples.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in enzymatic assays and as a derivatization agent for the analysis of carbonyl compounds in biological matrices.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of dyes, heterocyclic compounds, and other functional organic molecules.
• Quality Control Laboratories: Integral to in-process testing and final product release specifications in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolinone Hydrazone Hydrochloride
CAS No.	14448-67-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9N3S·HCl
Molecular Weight	215.70 g/mol
Synonyms	MBTH Hydrochloride; 3-Methyl-2-benzothiazolinone hydrazone HCl; MBTH·HCl; 2-Benzothiazolinone, 3-methyl-, hydrazone, hydrochloride; Aldehyde Test Reagent MBTH; Formaldehyde Detection Reagent; N-Methylbenzothiazolone Hydrazone Hydrochloride; Spectrophotometric Grade MBTH
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2-Benzothiazolinone Hydrazone Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept in a desiccated environment. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Chromogenic Performance	Passes test

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