Description

2-Methyl-Benzyl-Hydrazine is a specialized aromatic hydrazine derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a nucleophilic hydrazine group and an aromatic methyl-benzyl moiety, enabling its use in the creation of complex heterocycles and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is utilized in the synthesis of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, such as pyrazoles and indazoles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and methodologies.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex aromatic dyes and organic pigments.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Component in specialty chemical blends designed to protect metal surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-Benzyl-Hydrazine
CAS No.	51859-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12N2
Molecular Weight	136.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methylbenzyl)hydrazine; (2-Methylphenyl)methylhydrazine; o-Methylbenzylhydrazine; 2-Methylbenzylhydrazine; Hydrazine, (2-methylbenzyl)-; 2-Methyl-α-methylbenzylhydrazine; Benzylhydrazine, 2-methyl-; α-Methyl-o-tolylhydrazine
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-Benzyl-Hydrazine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total

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