Description

2,4-Dimethylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of phenylhydrazine, serving as a critical building block and analytical reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile precursor for the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and as a specialized derivatization agent for carbonyl group analysis. This compound is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturing, and fine chemical production where precise molecular construction is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Key precursor in the synthesis of indoles, pyrazoles, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Used for the derivatization and subsequent identification or quantification of aldehydes and ketones via hydrazone formation in HPLC, GC, or spectrophotometric methods.
• Agrochemical Research: Building block for developing novel active ingredients, including herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its structural motif.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of azo dyes and complex colorants, where the hydrazine group facilitates coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the modification of polymers or as a component in specialty polymer formulations requiring specific functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and material science research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	60480-83-3
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClN2
Molecular Weight	172.65 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dimethylphenylhydrazine HCl; (2,4-Dimethylphenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; 1-(2,4-Dimethylphenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; 2,4-Dimethylhydrazinobenzene hydrochloride; Hydrazine, (2,4-dimethylphenyl)-, hydrochloride; 2,4-Xylylhydrazine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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