2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine
IUPAC: (2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazine
| Formula / Notation | C6H6N4O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 119-26-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 198.14 |
| Appearance | Blue-red flourescent crystals; [Sax] Red powder; [MSDSonline] |
| Also Known As | (2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazine; 119-26-6; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)hydrazine; 2,4-Dnph; Hydrazine, (2,4-dinitrophenyl)-; 1-Hydrazino-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 1N39KD7QPJ; NSC-5709; DTXSID2059485; CHEBI:66932 |
| Category | Laboratory Reagents |
What is 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine?
2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine is a C-nitro compound that is phenylhydrazine substituted at the 2- and 4-positions by nitro groups. It has a role as a reagent. It is a member of phenylhydrazines and a C-nitro compound.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: (2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazine
Other Names / Synonyms: (2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazine; 119-26-6; (2,4-Dinitrophenyl)hydrazine; 2,4-Dnph; Hydrazine, (2,4-dinitrophenyl)-; 1-Hydrazino-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 1N39KD7QPJ; NSC-5709; DTXSID2059485; CHEBI:66932
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 198.14 |
| Appearance | Blue-red flourescent crystals; [Sax] Red powder; [MSDSonline] |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine is a C-nitro compound that is phenylhydrazine substituted at the 2- and 4-positions by nitro groups. It has a role as a reagent. It is a member of phenylhydrazines and a C-nitro compound.
Used as a synthetic reagent for transformations including oxidation, reduction, coupling, or functional group manipulation.
Hazardous reagent. May be toxic, corrosive, flammable, or reactive. Use in fume hood with full PPE. Consult SDS before use.
The formula or notation for 2,4-Dinitrophenylhydrazine is: C6H6N4O4