Description

Hydroxylamine is a versatile inorganic compound widely used as a key reducing agent and intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to selectively reduce functional groups and serve as a building block for oximes and hydroxamic acids, which are crucial in numerous industrial processes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, photographic, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for synthesis and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A critical intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antibiotics, antivirals, and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as a key nitrogen source and reducing agent.
• Photographic Industry: Serves as a stabilizer and developing agent in photographic solutions and color film processing.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Functions as a chain terminator and cross-linking agent in the manufacture of nylon and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed for the preparation of oximes, hydroxamic acids, and as a selective reducing agent for nitro compounds and carbonyl derivatives.
• Water Treatment: Acts as an oxygen scavenger in boiler feed water to prevent corrosion in industrial systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Used as a reagent in analytical methods for the determination of aldehydes, ketones, and metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hydroxylamine
CAS No.	7803-49-8
Molecular Formula	H3NO
Molecular Weight	33.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Hydroxyamine; Oxammonium; Azanol; Nitrogen hydroxide; Hydroxylammonium (radical); Amino alcohol; HDA
EINECS	232-259-2

Quality Control

Our Hydroxylamine is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting or exceeding ACS, Reagent Grade, and Technical Grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to minimize moisture uptake and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	32 - 34 °C
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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