Description

4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Hydrazide is a versatile bifunctional organic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a hydrazide and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating heterocyclic compounds and functional polymers. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or modify material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic drug candidates, including potential central nervous system (CNS) agents and antimicrobials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a chain extender or cross-linking agent in the production of polyurethanes, polyesters, and other specialty polymers to enhance material properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with specific modes of action.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration processes.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Utilized in the modification of biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications due to its reactive hydrazide moiety.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and synthetic chemists in academic and industrial R&D settings for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Hydrazide
CAS No.	3879-08-1
Molecular Formula	C4H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxybutyric hydrazide; γ-Hydroxybutyric acid hydrazide; GHB hydrazide; 4-Hydroxybutanohydrazide; Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, hydrazide; NSC 84264; Hydrazide of 4-hydroxybutyric acid
EINECS	223-402-3

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxybutyric Acid Hydrazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis processes.

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 degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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