CAS Number: 59-88-1
Linear Formula: C6H5NHNH2•HCl
Molecular Weight 144.60
IUPAC Name: Phenylhydrazine hydrochloride
Other Names: Hydrazinobenzene hydrochloride
Phenylhydrazine is used in preparation of indoles which are intermediates in the synthesis of various dyes and pharmaceuticals.
Phenylhydrazine is used to form phenylhydrazones of natural mixtures of simple sugars in order to render the differing sugars easily separable from each other.
The compound is also used to induce acute hemolytic anemia in studies examining the hematopoietic system.
