Description

2-Cyano-3-oxobutanimidohydrazide is a versatile heterocyclic building block and chemical intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both cyano and hydrazide functional groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex nitrogen-containing compounds. This product is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including pyrazoles and fused pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactivity to create new molecular scaffolds.
• Chemical Research: Acts as a versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating libraries of compounds for screening.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes due to its ability to form conjugated systems.
• Coordination Chemistry: Can function as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-oxobutanimidohydrazide
CAS No.	58955-41-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6N4O
Molecular Weight	138.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanoacetoacetohydrazide; 3-Oxobutanimidohydrazide, 2-cyano-; Acetoacetohydrazide, 2-cyano-; 2-Cyano-3-oxobutyric acid hydrazide; 2-Cyanoacetoacetic acid hydrazide; (2-Cyanoacetyl)acetohydrazide; Butanimidohydrazide, 2-cyano-3-oxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyano-3-oxobutanimidohydrazide is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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