Description

2-Chloro-4-Methylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex heterocyclic compounds. Its value lies in its reactive hydrazine moiety, which enables the formation of nitrogen-nitrogen and carbon-nitrogen bonds critical for constructing pharmaceutical and agrochemical scaffolds. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for synthesizing active ingredients and dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including indoles, pyrazoles, and triazoles, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structure contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants, providing the necessary aromatic hydrazine component.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and the creation of novel chemical entities for screening.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a specialized reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the phenylhydrazine group into target molecules under controlled conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Methylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	90631-70-2
Molecular Formula	C7H10Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	193.07 g/mol
Synonyms	(2-Chloro-4-methylphenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; 1-(2-Chloro-4-methylphenyl)hydrazine hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-4-methylphenylhydrazine HCl; Hydrazine, (2-chloro-4-methylphenyl)-, hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-p-tolylhydrazine hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-2-chlorophenylhydrazine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Methylphenylhydrazine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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