Description

Acetoacetaldehyde, Semicarbazone (6Ci) is a high-purity chemical derivative of acetoacetaldehyde, serving as a crucial protected intermediate and analytical standard in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in facilitating complex molecular transformations, particularly in the development of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where precise chemical functionality is paramount. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for method development, impurity profiling, and as a building block in multi-step syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic scaffolds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Analytical Reference Standard: Used in HPLC, GC-MS, and NMR for method validation, impurity identification, and quality control in chemical production.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic syntheses to introduce specific functional groups under controlled conditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and reaction mechanisms in chemistry laboratories.
• Chemical Derivatization Agent: Used to modify or protect carbonyl functionalities in complex molecules for further transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetoacetaldehyde, Semicarbazone (6Ci)
CAS No.	121621-92-9
Molecular Formula	C5H9N3O
Molecular Weight	127.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Oxobutan-2-ylidene)semicarbazide; 2-Oxobutanal Semicarbazone; Acetoacetaldehyde Semicarbazone; Butan-2-one-1-al Semicarbazone; 3-Methyl-3-oxopropanal Semicarbazone; 6Ci Semicarbazone; (E)-1-(1-Oxobutan-2-ylidene)semicarbazide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acetoacetaldehyde, Semicarbazone (6Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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