Description

Isobutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is a high-purity analytical reference standard and chemical derivative. This compound is critically important for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbonyl compounds, specifically aldehydes and ketones, via derivatization techniques. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, quality control departments, and research institutions in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental sectors for precise chromatographic and spectroscopic identification.

Application

• Derivatization Agent for HPLC/GC Analysis: Used to form stable, detectable derivatives of volatile carbonyl compounds like isobutyraldehyde for enhanced separation and quantification in chromatography.
• Reference Standard for Analytical Method Development: Serves as a certified reference material for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods in quality control laboratories.
• Research Chemical in Organic Synthesis: Employed as a building block or intermediate in synthetic chemistry research for preparing more complex hydrazone-based compounds.
• Environmental Testing: Applied in the analysis of airborne aldehydes and other carbonyl pollutants through derivatization and subsequent detection.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used to identify and quantify aldehyde-related impurities or degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug formulations.
• Teaching and Academic Research: Utilized in university laboratories for educational purposes in courses covering analytical chemistry, organic synthesis, and spectroscopy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone
CAS No.	2057-82-1
Molecular Formula	C10H12N4O4
Molecular Weight	252.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of Isobutyraldehyde; Isobutanal 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; 2-Methylpropanal 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; DNPH Derivative of Isobutyraldehyde; (E)-2-Methylpropanal 2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazone; Isobutyraldehyde DNPH; 2,4-DNPH of Isobutyraldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isobutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and melting point determination, to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Melting Point	Contact for details
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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