Description

2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzohydrazide (Saltdata: Free) is a versatile aromatic hydrazide derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive hydrazide group and a benzylic alcohol, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex heterocycles and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, including oxadiazoles, triazoles, and fused ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific hydrazide-based pharmacophores.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent: Acts as a versatile ligand for metal complexation in catalytic systems or for analytical chemistry applications.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, imparting specific chemical or physical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental building block for academic and industrial research into new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Potential starting material for the synthesis of complex aromatic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzohydrazide (Saltdata: Free)
CAS No.	51707-35-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)benzohydrazide; o-(Hydroxymethyl)benzohydrazide; (2-Hydroxymethylphenyl)carboxylic acid hydrazide; Benzohydrazide, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-; 2-Carbamoylbenzyl alcohol (hydrazide form); Salicylhydrazide, N-hydroxymethyl- (related); 51707-35-8; 2-HMBH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Hydroxymethyl)Benzohydrazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR and NMR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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, the container should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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