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2-Aminobenzhydrazide (CAS 1904-58-1)

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Alternate Names:
O-Aminobenzoylhydrazide
Application:
2-Aminobenzhydrazide is a carbonyl compound
CAS Number:
1904-58-1
Molecular Weight:
151.17
Molecular Formula:
C7H9N3O
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2-Aminobenzhydrazide (2-ABH) is a versatile chemical compound widely employed in various scientific research applications. This small molecule features a benzene ring, two nitrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms, and presents as a white, crystalline solid that demonstrates solubility in both water and organic solvents. It finds extensive use in the synthesis of diverse organic compounds. Furthermore, 2-Aminobenzhydrazide is instrumental in the creation of fluorescent dyes and the development of imaging agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In chemical reactions, 2-Aminobenzhydrazide operates as a nucleophile, displaying a propensity to react with various electrophiles such as alkenes, aldehydes, and ketones. It can also engage with other nucleophiles like amines and thiols. The reaction mechanism involves nucleophilic substitution, whereby the 2-Aminobenzhydrazide molecule attacks the electrophile, ultimately displacing a leaving group.


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2-Aminobenzhydrazide, 10 g

sc-225159
10 g
$47.00