Semicarbazide hydrochloride is a general reagent used to synthesize semicarbazones from aldehydes and ketones. It can be used to build a variety of heterocyclic compounds, some of which are potent antimicrobial and antiviral agents. It can also be used to prepare corrosion inhibitors.

Semicarbazide hydrochloride is a general reagent used to synthesize semicarbazones from aldehydes and ketones. It can be used to build a variety of heterocyclic compounds, some of which are potent antimicrobial and antiviral agents. It can also be used to prepare corrosion inhibitors.

semicarbazidenoun. Any of a class or organic nitrogen compounds derived from the parent compound NH-NH-CO-NH; they react with aldehydes and ketones to form semicarbazones.

Semicarbazide Hydrochloride can affect you when breathed in.
Contact can irritate the skin and eyes. 
High or repeated exposure may damage the nerves causing weakness, "pins and needles," and poor coordination in arms and legs.

SEMICARBAZIDE HYDROCHLORIDE