Description

2-Ethyl phenyl hydrazine hydrochloride is a chemical compound that serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) etodolac. It is a hydrazine derivative, often produced from 2-ethylaniline, and is used in chemical research and manufacturing.

Uses and applications
Pharmaceutical synthesis: Its primary use is as a starting material for the creation of 7-ethyl tryptophol, which is an intermediate for etodolac.
Chemical research: It is used as a building block in various organic synthesis and chemical research applications.