Description

2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzohydrazide is a specialized aromatic hydrazide derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a functionalized nitro-aromatic scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for applications such as heterocycle synthesis and the development of active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing hydrazide or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its nitro and hydrazide functional groups.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic architectures.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in methodological chemistry for studying reactions like cyclizations and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzohydrazide
CAS No.	869942-83-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9N3O3
Molecular Weight	195.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid hydrazide; 3-Nitro-o-toluic acid hydrazide; Benzoic acid, 2-methyl-3-nitro-, hydrazide; o-Toluic acid, 3-nitro-, hydrazide; 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzoylhydrazine; 869942-83-6; 2-Methyl-3-nitrobenzohydrazide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-3-Nitrobenzohydrazide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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