Acetone semicarbazone (CAS No: 110-20-3) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Nitrofurantoin. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 2-Propanone, semicarbazone, 1-(propan-2-ylideneamino)urea
CAS No: 110-20-3
PubChem CID: 66965
Mol Formula: C4H9N3O
Mol Weight: 115.13 g/mol
Used in API: Nitrofurantoin
IUPAC Name: (propan-2-ylideneamino)urea
API Intermediate Description: Acetone semicarbazone is used in organic synthesis as an intermediate for agrochemicals (like the pesticide Isazophos) and pharmaceuticals, in analytical chemistry to detect aldehydes/ketones, and in biochemical research as a protease inhibitor (cathepsin B), showing potential for cancer/antimicrobial studies, while also acting as a stabilizer, chelating agent in food/pharma, and a reference standard for quality control.
