Description

Glycoaldehyde-2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone Acetate is a specialized chemical derivative primarily used as a key analytical reagent and synthetic intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in the detection, quantification, and study of carbonyl compounds, particularly sugars and aldehydes, through derivatization techniques. It is essential for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, food chemistry, and analytical instrument manufacturing industries seeking precise analytical methods.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a derivatizing agent for the HPLC and spectrophotometric analysis of glycoaldehyde and other short-chain aldehydes.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of carbohydrate metabolism and Maillard reaction pathways to trap and identify reactive carbonyl intermediates.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Applied in the detection and quantification of aldehyde-based impurities in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Food Science Analysis: Utilized in methods to measure sugar degradation products and Strecker aldehydes in food quality and safety testing.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments and validating methods.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a protected or activated form of glycoaldehyde for the synthesis of more complex molecules in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glycoaldehyde-2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone Acetate
CAS No.	36638-45-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10N4O6
Molecular Weight	282.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycoaldehyde DNPH Acetate; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of Glycoaldehyde Acetate; (Acetyloxy)acetaldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; Glycolaldehyde-2,4-DNPH Acetate; Glycolic aldehyde-2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone acetate; 2-(Acetyloxy)acetaldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; Hydroxyacetaldehyde-2,4-DNPH Acetate Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glycoaldehyde-2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled to minimize prolonged exposure to air and moisture to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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