Methylglyoxal-bis-2,4-DNPH

• CAT Number: C000272
• CAS Number: 1107-69-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₁₂N₈O₈
• Molecular Weight: 432.3
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2-Propanedione Bis(2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazone); Methylglyoxal Bis[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazone]; Bis[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)hydrazone]pyruvaldehyde
• Solubility: DMSO (Very Slightly)
• Appearance: Dark Orange Solid
• Storage: 4°C

Methylglyoxal-bis-2,4-DNPH(CAT: C000272) is a chemical compound of interest primarily in analytical chemistry and research applications. It is utilized as a derivative reagent in the detection and quantification of carbonyl compounds, such as aldehydes and ketones, through a method known as 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) derivatization. This reaction forms stable hydrazone compounds, which can be analyzed using techniques like high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) or gas chromatography (GC).

Reference

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