Description

Ethyl Methyl Ketone 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is a high-purity analytical reference standard and chemical derivative, primarily used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbonyl compounds. This compound is critical for ensuring accurate results in chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, providing a reliable means of detection and measurement. It is essential for analytical laboratories, quality control departments, and research institutions in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental monitoring sectors.

Application

• Derivatization Agent for GC/MS and HPLC Analysis: Used to convert volatile carbonyl compounds like methyl ethyl ketone into stable, detectable derivatives for enhanced separation and identification.
• Reference Standard for Analytical Method Development and Validation: Serves as a certified reference material to calibrate instruments and establish reliable testing protocols.
• Quality Control in Chemical Manufacturing: Employed to monitor and quantify residual solvents or carbonyl-containing intermediates in production processes.
• Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Testing: Applied in the analysis of air, water, and workplace samples for ketone and aldehyde contaminants.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used to detect and quantify genotoxic impurities or degradation products that are carbonyl compounds.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A key reagent in synthetic chemistry and studies involving carbonyl group reactivity and detection.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Methyl Ketone 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone
CAS No.	958-60-1
Molecular Formula	C11H14N4O4
Molecular Weight	266.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butanone, 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; MEK-DNPH; Methyl Ethyl Ketone 2,4-DNPH Derivative; Butan-2-one 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone; 2,4-DNPH derivative of MEK; 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone of Ethyl Methyl Ketone; (E)-1-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)-2-(1-methylpropylidene)hydrazine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Methyl Ketone 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for analytical applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR, purity assessment by HPLC, and determination of melting point. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing the full analytical report is supplied with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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.

Specification

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

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