Description

3-Nitrobenzhydrazide is a versatile aromatic hydrazide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, combining a nitro group for electrophilic substitution and a hydrazide moiety for nucleophilic addition and cyclization reactions. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize heterocyclic compounds, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic scaffolds, including pyrazoles and triazoles, which are core structures in many drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require nitro-aromatic hydrazide chemistry.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes in catalysis and material science applications due to its chelating hydrazide group.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific chemical properties into polymer chains.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of azo dyes and other complex colorants where the nitro group influences color and stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Nitrobenzhydrazide
CAS No.	618-94-0
Molecular Formula	C7H7N3O3
Molecular Weight	181.15 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Nitrobenzhydrazide; 3-Nitrobenzoylhydrazine; m-Nitrobenzohydrazide; Benzoic acid, 3-nitro-, hydrazide; (3-Nitrobenzoyl)hydrazine; NSC 403697; 3-Nitrobenzohydrazide
EINECS	210-574-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobenzhydrazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and loss on drying, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque or amber packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162 - 166 °C
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.