Description

α-Furil Dioxime is a high-purity organic compound widely recognized for its role as a versatile analytical reagent and chemical intermediate. Its primary commercial value lies in its strong chelating properties, making it essential for the precise detection and quantification of specific metal ions. This product is particularly critical for quality control laboratories and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, metallurgical, and chemical manufacturing sectors. We supply this material with a focus on batch-to-batch consistency and reliable global logistics.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Primarily used as a selective and sensitive colorimetric reagent for the gravimetric and spectrophotometric determination of nickel and palladium ions.
• Metal Chelation & Extraction: Serves as a key ligand in solvent extraction processes for the separation and purification of valuable transition metals from complex matrices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring dioxime functional groups.
• Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the preparation of metal-dioxime complexes, which can act as catalysts in various organic transformations.
• Polymer Additive: Investigated for use as a stabilizer or cross-linking agent in polymer formulations due to its ability to bind metal catalysts.
• Research & Development: A fundamental building block in academic and industrial research for developing new chelating agents and coordination compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Furil Dioxime
CAS No.	522-27-0
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	220.18 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Furil Dioxime; 1,2-Cyclohexanedione Dioxime (common misnomer); Furil-α-dioxime; Glyoxime, Difuroyl-; Difuroylglyoxime; 2,2'-Furil Dioxime; 1,2-Bis(2-furanyl)ethane-1,2-dione dioxime; Nickel reagent (α-Furil Dioxime)
EINECS	208-317-4

Quality Control

Our α-Furil Dioxime is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for analytical and synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	166 - 170 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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