Title: Semioxamazide
CAS Registry Number: 515-96-8
CAS Name: Aminooxoacetic acid hydrazide
Synonyms: aminooxamide; oxamic acid hydrazide
Molecular Formula: C2H5N3O2
Molecular Weight: 103.08
Percent Composition: C 23.30%, H 4.89%, N 40.76%, O 31.04%
Line Formula: H2NCOCONHNH2
Literature References: Made from hydrazine sulfate, ethyl oxamate and KOH.
Ref: Wilson, Pickering,
J. Chem. Soc. 123, 394 (1923); Leonard, Boyer,
J. Org. Chem. 15, 42 (1950).
Properties: Lustrous leaflets, mp ~220° with decompn. Soluble in 400 parts water; more sol in hot water; easily sol in acids and alkalies with formation of salts; insol in alcohol, ether.
Melting point: mp ~220° with decompn
Use: As a reagent for aldehydes and ketones.