Description

2-Heptylidene-1-Cyclopentanone (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone is a specialized organic derivative of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (2,4-DNPH), a classic reagent used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbonyl compounds. This compound is valued for its role as a high-purity analytical standard and reference material, essential for method validation and calibration in sophisticated laboratory instrumentation. It is primarily required by analytical chemistry laboratories, quality control (QC) departments in chemical manufacturing, and research institutions focusing on organic synthesis and compound characterization.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical equipment like HPLC, GC-MS, and UV-Vis spectrophotometers used in carbonyl compound analysis.
• Derivatization Agent: Acts as a derivatizing reagent to convert volatile or difficult-to-detect carbonyls into stable, chromophoric hydrazone derivatives for enhanced detection and quantification.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in the identification and quantification of aldehyde and ketone impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug products.
• Environmental Analysis: Used in methods for detecting trace levels of airborne carbonyl pollutants (e.g., formaldehyde, acetaldehyde) in environmental monitoring.
• Food and Flavor Chemistry: Applied in the analysis of carbonyl compounds that contribute to flavor, aroma, or indicate spoilage and oxidation in food products.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a building block or protected intermediate in the synthesis of more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles or dyes.
• Teaching and Research: Used in academic settings for teaching classical organic qualitative analysis and in research projects involving hydrazone chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptylidene-1-Cyclopentanone (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone
CAS No.	16424-98-9
Molecular Formula	C18H26N4O4
Molecular Weight	362.43 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)hydrazone of 2-heptylidenecyclopentanone; 2-Heptylidenecyclopentanone (2,4-DNPH) derivative; 2,4-DNPH derivative of 2-heptylidenecyclopentanone; Cyclopentanone, 2-heptylidene-, (2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazone; Heptylidenecyclopentanone dinitrophenylhydrazone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Heptylidene-1-Cyclopentanone (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for analytical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red 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.