Hydroxyacetone-2,4-DNPH

• CAT Number: C000218
• CAS Number: 96481-90-2
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀N₄O₅
• Molecular Weight: 254.2
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone 2-(2,4-Dinitrophenyl)hydrazone
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Dichloromethane (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
• Appearance: Orange to Dark Orange Solid
• Storage: 4°C

Hydroxyacetone-2,4-DNPH(CAT: C000218) is a chemical compound used in analytical chemistry and environmental testing. It is a derivative of 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH), commonly used for the detection and quantification of carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones, in various samples. This derivative allows for the selective capture and analysis of carbonyl groups, making it an essential reagent in analytical methods like HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and GC (Gas Chromatography).

Reference

Zurek, G., et al.: J. Chromat., 869, 251 (2000);