Description

2-Nitrophenylhydrazine is a specialized organic compound belonging to the phenylhydrazine class, characterized by a nitro substituent at the ortho position. This structural feature makes it a valuable reagent and intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for the derivatization and analysis of carbonyl compounds. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for analytical chemistry and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Analytical Reagent: Used as a derivatizing agent for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of aldehydes and ketones via HPLC, GC, or spectrophotometric methods.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry for constructing hydrazone linkages.
• Chemical Standard: Used as a reference standard in analytical laboratories for method validation and calibration.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenylhydrazine
CAS No.	3034-19-3
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3O2
Molecular Weight	153.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine; o-Nitrophenylhydrazine; 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine; 2-NPH; Hydrazine, (2-nitrophenyl)-; 2-Nitrobenzenephenylhydrazine; 2-Nitro-phenylhydrazin; Benzenephenylhydrazine, 2-nitro-
EINECS	221-226-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenylhydrazine is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality management system is designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
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.