6274-59-5

Basic information

• Product Name: (2Z)-1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-hydroxypropan-2-imine
• CAS NO: 6274-59-5
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₉N₃O₅
• Molecular Weight: 239.1849
• Mol File: 6274-59-5.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 444.407°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 222.569°C
• Density: 1.487g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.62
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2Z)-1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-hydroxypropan-2-imine(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2Z)-1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-hydroxypropan-2-imine(6274-59-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2Z)-1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-hydroxypropan-2-imine(6274-59-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6274-59-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

The chemical (2Z)-1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-N-hydroxypropan-2-imine, also known as DNPH, is a reagent used in the qualitative detection of aldehydes and ketones. It forms a bright yellow-orange precipitate with these functional groups, making it a useful tool for identifying their presence. DNPH is often used in laboratory settings to test for the presence of carbonyl compounds in various samples. It is important to handle DNPH with care, as it is a toxic and potentially hazardous chemical.

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