3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone

CAS# 108-26-9

Product Description

3-Methyl-5-pyrazolone is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. 

Product:

3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone

CAS:

108-26-9

Synonym:

3-Methyl-2-pyrazolin-5-one

Structure:

Typical Characteristics

Appearance

White to Light yellow powder

Density

1.1890 g/cm3

Melting point

220-224 °C

Molecular Weight

98.10

Purity

99%

Refractive index

1.4327

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3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone used in many
industry applications

3-Methyl-5-pyrazolone is a chemical compound with various industrial applications. Here are some of its key uses:

  1. Pharmaceuticals: It serves as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the production of analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antipyretics.
  2. Photography: 3-Methyl-5-pyrazolone is used in the formulation of photographic developers, where it acts as a reducing agent to develop silver halide crystals in photographic films and papers.
  3. Printing: In the printing industry, it is utilized as a color developer in dye-based thermal paper, contributing to the generation of images or text through a heat-sensitive reaction.
  4. Textile Dyeing: It finds application as a dye intermediate in the textile industry, where it is involved in the synthesis of reactive dyes used for coloring natural and synthetic fibers.
  5. Chemical Synthesis: 3-Methyl-5-pyrazolone serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, enabling the creation of diverse chemical compounds with various functional groups and properties.
  6. Herbicides and Pesticides: It is used in the production of herbicides and pesticides, contributing to the formulation of agricultural chemicals designed to control weeds, pests, and fungal diseases.
  7. Food Additives: In some applications, it may be used as a food additive, although its use in food products is limited and regulated due to safety considerations.
  8. Research and Development: 3-Methyl-5-pyrazolone is employed in scientific research and development activities, particularly in the synthesis of novel compounds for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and material science applications.