Description

Mercaptopropionylhydrazide is a versatile sulfur and nitrogen-containing organic compound with significant utility as a key intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a thiol and a hydrazide group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific properties. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring thiol or hydrazide functionalities for bioactivity or conjugation.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a chain transfer agent, stabilizer, or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized to synthesize ligands and chelating agents for metal ion binding in various industrial processes.
• Rubber & Vulcanization Chemistry: Functions as a modifying agent or accelerator component in rubber compounding and vulcanization processes.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mercaptopropionylhydrazide
CAS No.	689-02-1
Molecular Formula	C₃H₈N₂OS
Molecular Weight	120.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Mercaptopropanehydrazide; 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid Hydrazide; β-Mercaptopropionylhydrazide; 3-Mercaptopropanoylhydrazide; Hydrazinecarbothioamide, N-(2-carboxyethyl)-; Mercaptopropionic hydrazide; Thiopropionyl hydrazide
EINECS	211-701-6

Quality Control

Our Mercaptopropionylhydrazide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting the results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global B2B clients.

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 (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize quality degradation.

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.