Description

Sorbohydroxamic Acid CAS NO 4076-62-4 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the hydroxamic acid class, valued for its potent metal-chelating and biological activity. It serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting metalloenzymes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as an effective chelating agent in metalworking fluids and industrial water treatment systems to prevent scale and corrosion.
• Polymer Additive: Employed as a stabilizer and functional monomer in the production of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a derivatization agent or chelating ligand in spectrophotometric and chromatographic analysis of metal ions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for studying enzyme inhibition and metal ion coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sorbohydroxamic Acid
CAS No.	4076-62-4
Molecular Formula	C6H9NO2
Molecular Weight	127.14 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienohydroxamic Acid; 2,4-Hexadienohydroxamic Acid; Sorbic Hydroxamic Acid; Sorbohydroxamate; 2,4-Hexadienoic acid, hydroxamide; NSC 402168
EINECS	223-791-7

Quality Control

Our Sorbohydroxamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every 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. Specifications can be tailored to meet research-grade or GMP requirements for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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