Description

Hydrazine Dihydrobromide is a specialized inorganic salt of hydrazine, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile brominating and reducing agent in synthetic chemistry. This compound is particularly valued for its ability to introduce bromine atoms or hydrazine moieties under controlled conditions, enabling precise chemical transformations. It serves as a critical reagent and intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors, where high-purity building blocks are essential for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the construction of nitrogen-containing heterocycles and as a precursor for brominated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key reagent in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require bromine or hydrazine functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed as a selective brominating agent and a source of nucleophilic hydrazine in laboratory-scale and pilot-scale organic reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Analysis: Utilized in analytical chemistry as a derivatization agent for the detection and quantification of specific functional groups like carbonyls.
• Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Finds application in specific metal finishing processes as an additive in electrolytic baths.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydrazine Dihydrobromide
CAS No.	23268-00-0
Molecular Formula	H6Br2N2
Molecular Weight	177.86 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydrazinium Dibromide; Hydrazine Hydrobromide (1:2); Diammonium Dibromide (Hydrazine derivative); Hydrazine, dihydrobromide; Hydrazine bis(hydrobromide); N2H6Br2; Hydrazine bromide
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Quality Control

Our Hydrazine Dihydrobromide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by titration, identification by FT-IR, and determination of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and safety data is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with relevant industry standards and can supply material tailored to specific customer requirements 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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or maintaining the material under an inert atmosphere, as it is also easily oxidized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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