Description

3-Hydroxy-3-Methylbutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone is a specialized derivative of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyraldehyde, primarily used as a key analytical standard and chemical intermediate. This compound is critical for research and quality control processes where precise identification and quantification of carbonyl compounds are required. It is essential for analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical R&D, and chemical synthesis operations that demand high-purity reference materials.

Application

• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Serves as a critical reference standard in HPLC, GC, and TLC for the identification and quantification of aldehydes and ketones.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the synthesis and analysis of pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients, particularly in metabolic pathway studies.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a protected or derivatized form of 3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyraldehyde for further chemical transformations.
• Food & Flavor Analysis: Employed in the detection and analysis of carbonyl compounds that contribute to flavor and aroma profiles.
• Environmental Testing: Utilized in methods for detecting trace levels of specific aldehydes in environmental samples.
• Biochemical Research: Applied in studies involving leucine metabolism and related biochemical pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hydroxy-3-Methylbutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone
CAS No.	56335-69-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	280.28 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutanal 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; HMB Aldehyde DNPH; 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyraldehyde DNPH Derivative; 3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutyraldehyde (2,4-DNPH); 3-Methyl-3-hydroxybutyraldehyde 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; Leucinaldehyde 2,4-DNPH; (3-Hydroxy-3-methylbutylidene)hydrazine-2,4-dinitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylbutyraldehyde 2,4-Dinitrophenyl Hydrazone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to prevent degradation.

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.