Description

Benzohydroxamic Acid is a versatile organic compound belonging to the hydroxamic acid class, valued for its strong chelating properties. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional agent in various industrial and research applications, offering reliable performance in complex chemical processes. This product is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and metallurgical sectors seeking high-purity chemical building blocks.

Application

• Metal Chelation & Flotation: Widely used as a selective collector and chelating agent in the froth flotation process for the separation and recovery of metal ores, particularly for copper, lead, and rare earth minerals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic building block in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitors and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its hydroxamate moiety provides essential biological activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Acts as an effective corrosion inhibitor in industrial water treatment systems and cooling towers, forming protective layers on metal surfaces.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a reagent for the spectrophotometric determination and complexometric titration of various metal ions in analytical laboratories.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer and metal deactivator in polymer formulations to prevent catalytic degradation during processing and extend product life.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in chemical research for studying enzyme inhibition (e.g., urease, histone deacetylase) and developing novel metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Benzohydroxamic Acid
CAS No.	495-18-1
Molecular Formula	C7H7NO2
Molecular Weight	137.14 g/mol
Synonyms	BHA; N-Phenylhydroxylaminecarboxylic Acid; Benzenecarbohydroxamic Acid; N-Hydroxybenzamide; Phenylhydroxamic Acid; Hydroxybenzamide; Benzoylhydroxamic Acid; K2 Collector (trade name context)
EINECS	207-806-3

Quality Control

Our Benzohydroxamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent performance for industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	125°C - 130°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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