Description

Carbonyl Cyanide 2-Nitrophenylhydrazone is a specialized chemical compound widely recognized for its role as a potent uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria. This property makes it a critical research tool for studying cellular respiration, energy metabolism, and mitochondrial function. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the fields of biochemistry, pharmacology, and cell biology for mechanistic studies and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A key reagent for studying mitochondrial bioenergetics, proton gradients, and ATP synthesis mechanisms.
• Pharmacology & Toxicology: Used in research to investigate metabolic pathways, drug-induced mitochondrial toxicity, and cellular stress responses.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed as an experimental tool to modulate cellular energy production and analyze apoptosis or programmed cell death.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in laboratory testing.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental and applied research in universities, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbonyl Cyanide 2-Nitrophenylhydrazone
CAS No.	55653-13-9
Molecular Formula	C9H6N4O3
Molecular Weight	218.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitrophenylhydrazone of Carbonyl Cyanide; Carbonylcyanide 2-nitrophenylhydrazone; 2-Nitrophenylhydrazone Carbonyl Cyanide; CCRP; Uncoupler CCRP; Mitochondrial Uncoupler CCRP; Carbonyl cyanide m-nitrophenyl hydrazone (common misnomer); Carbonyl cyanide 3-nitrophenylhydrazone (related compound)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Carbonyl Cyanide 2-Nitrophenylhydrazone is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research requirements.

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 compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term stability, storage under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen is recommended. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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.