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Acetic hydrazide, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Acetic hydrazide is used as an antibiotic for the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is also involved in the preparation of sunitinib b reacting with 5-fluoroisatin. Further, it inhibits mycolic acid biosynthesis. It serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis such as nitric furosemide Long (nifuratrone) in medicine.
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Acetic hydrazide is used as an antibiotic for the treatment of mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is also involved in the preparation of sunitinib b reacting with 5-fluoroisatin. Further, it inhibits mycolic acid biosynthesis. It serves as an important intermediate in organic synthesis such as nitric furosemide Long (nifuratrone) in medicine.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | ∼60°C to 68°C |
Boiling Point | 128°C to 129°C (18 mmHg) |
Flash Point | >110°C (230°F) |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 506165 |
Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 74.08 |
Percent Purity | 96% |
Chemical Name or Material | Acetic hydrazide |
Safety and Handling


- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
RUO – Research Use Only
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