Description

2,4-Hexadienal (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone is a specialized derivative of sorbic acid, primarily used as a key analytical standard and reagent. This compound matters for its critical role in the detection and quantification of carbonyl compounds, particularly aldehydes, via derivatization techniques. It is essential for analytical chemists and quality control laboratories in the food, flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries, where precise measurement of sorbic acid or related aldehydes is required for safety and compliance.

Application

• Analytical Reference Standard: Primary use as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating instruments and validating analytical methods, especially HPLC and GC.
• Food Safety Testing: Used in the derivatization and subsequent analysis of sorbic acid (E200) and its degradation products in food and beverage products to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Flavor and Fragrance Analysis: Critical for identifying and quantifying specific aldehydes that contribute to or indicate the quality of flavors and aromas.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in the detection and study of aldehyde impurities or degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished drug products.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in methods for detecting trace levels of airborne or waterborne carbonyl compounds as part of environmental health and safety assessments.
• Research and Development: Serves as a crucial reagent in synthetic organic chemistry and biochemical research for studying reaction mechanisms involving carbonyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Hexadienal (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone
CAS No.	42022-66-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	276.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(E,E)-Sorbic Acid 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone; Sorbic Acid DNPH; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of Sorbic Aldehyde; 2,4-DNPH Derivative of 2,4-Hexadienal; (2E,4E)-2,4-Hexadienal 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; trans,trans-Sorbic Aldehyde 2,4-DNPH; E,E-Sorbic Aldehyde DNPH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Hexadienal (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)Hydrazone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for analytical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and chromatographic data 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 and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to red crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.