Description

2-Nitrophenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic intermediate and reagent salt, essential for precise chemical synthesis and analytical applications. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile derivatization agent and building block for more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is critically needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and analytical standards.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used as a derivatizing agent for the detection and quantification of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and ketones) via HPLC or spectrophotometry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the production of azo dyes and other colorants.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for quality control and method validation in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitrophenylhydrazine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6293-87-4
Molecular Formula	C6H7N3O2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	189.60 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; 1-(2-Nitrophenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; o-Nitrophenylhydrazine hydrochloride; 2-NPH • HCl; Hydrazine, (2-nitrophenyl)-, hydrochloride; 2-Nitrophenylhydrazinium chloride
EINECS	228-549-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitrophenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	215 - 220 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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