Description

(2-Methoxybenzyl)Hydrazine Hydrochloride is a versatile aromatic hydrazine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a protected hydrazine group and a methoxy-substituted benzyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, including potential kinase inhibitors, antidepressants, and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic hydrazine scaffolds.
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Used in the construction of pyrazole, indazole, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles important in medicinal and material chemistry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent for method development, asymmetric synthesis, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric transformations.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing hydrazide functionality into polymers for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methoxybenzyl)Hydrazine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	179110-14-6
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClN2O
Molecular Weight	188.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methoxybenzyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; o-Methoxybenzylhydrazine hydrochloride; (2-Methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazine hydrochloride; 2-Methoxybenzylhydrazine HCl; 2-Methoxy-α-methylbenzylhydrazine hydrochloride; Hydrazine, [(2-methoxyphenyl)methyl]-, hydrochloride (1:1); 179110-14-6
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Quality Control

Our (2-Methoxybenzyl)Hydrazine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and desiccated after opening to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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