Description

1,2-Diformylhydrazine is a versatile organic compound with a unique bifunctional structure, serving as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its utility as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds and as a specialized reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, such as triazoles and tetrazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require hydrazine-based scaffolds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, including polyhydrazides and resins with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research Reagent: Employed in organic synthesis laboratories for the preparation of formyl hydrazones and other derivatives used in metal chelation and catalysis studies.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor in the development of specialized, nitrogen-rich energetic compounds.
• Corrosion Inhibition: Studied for applications in formulating corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling and process water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diformylhydrazine
CAS No.	628-36-4
Molecular Formula	C2H4N2O2
Molecular Weight	88.07 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Diformylhydrazine; Difformylhydrazine; Hydrazinedicarboxaldehyde; 1,2-Bis(formyl)hydrazine; Glyoxal Dihydrazone (tautomer); EINECS 211-041-1
EINECS	211-041-1

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diformylhydrazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
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.