Description

2,4-Xylyl-Acetic Acid Hydrazide is a specialized organic hydrazide derivative, serving as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive hydrazide functional group, which enables the construction of heterocyclic compounds and facilitates the introduction of the 2,4-xylyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing hydrazone or heterocyclic scaffolds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its structural motif for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where the xylyl group imparts specific physical or chemical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Xylyl-Acetic Acid Hydrazide
CAS No.	6597-51-9
Molecular Formula	C10H14N2O
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)acetohydrazide; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)acetic acid hydrazide; 2,4-Dimethylbenzeneacetohydrazide; α-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)acetohydrazide; 2,4-Xylylacetic hydrazide; Acetic acid, (2,4-dimethylphenyl)-, hydrazide; 6597-51-9 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Xylyl-Acetic Acid Hydrazide is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from 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	≤ 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.