tert-Butylhydrazinehydrochloride CAS:7400-27-3

tert-Butylhydrazinehydrochloride finds several applications that rely on its chemical reducing ability. It is commonly used as a reducing agent in organic synthesis for transformations like hydrogenation, hydride transfer reactions and hydrohaloaminations. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as an intermediate in the production of medicines such as antihypertensives, antifungals, antimalarials and anti-inflammatories. It can selectively reduce carbonyl functional groups like ketones and aldehydes under mild conditions. tert-Butylhydrazinehydrochloride also acts as a catalyst in the production of various polymers. It facilitates the polymerization of monomers like acrylonitrile and styrene when reacted with bases. In chemical laboratories, this reagent is employed for determining unsaturation and carbonyl group content in organic compounds.