Description

Semicarbazide CAS NO 57-56-7 is a versatile organic compound and a key hydrazine derivative, widely recognized for its role as a fundamental building block in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to form stable semicarbazones with carbonyl compounds, making it an indispensable reagent for analytical chemistry and the production of fine chemicals. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used for the identification, purification, and characterization of aldehydes and ketones via the formation of crystalline semicarbazone derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, or monomer component in the production of specialty polymers, polyurethanes, and resins.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in proteomics and biochemistry as a reagent for protein analysis and modification.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in specific industrial formulations designed to protect metals from oxidation and degradation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Semicarbazide
CAS No.	57-56-7
Molecular Formula	CH5N3O
Molecular Weight	75.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminourea; Carbamylhydrazine; Hydrazinecarboxamide; Urea, 1-amino-; Semicarbazida; Semicarbazide Hydrochloride (for the salt form); NSC 2100; 1-Aminourea
EINECS	200-339-1

Quality Control

Our Semicarbazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications for technical and reagent grades. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, supporting your compliance and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96°C - 100°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.