Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzhydrazide is a specialized aromatic hydrazide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the hydrazide and nitro groups act as versatile handles for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and fine-tuning molecular properties. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity, such as pyrazoles and indazoles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicide and pesticide candidates by acting as a core scaffold for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand or ligand precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes due to its chelating hydrazide group.
• Polymer Science: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and dyes, where the nitro group can be reduced to an amine for further functionalization.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent in university and corporate research laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzhydrazide
CAS No.	72198-83-5
Molecular Formula	C8H9N3O3
Molecular Weight	195.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-3-methylbenzhydrazide; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzohydrazide; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-4-nitro-, hydrazide; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzoylhydrazine; 72198-83-5; p-Nitro-m-methylbenzhydrazide; 3-Methyl-4-nitro-benzoic acid hydrazide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzhydrazide is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing batch-specific results, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-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. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.