Description

Benzamidine Hydrochloride is a potent and selective competitive inhibitor of serine proteases, such as trypsin. This compound is a critical biochemical tool and a key building block in pharmaceutical research and development. It is essential for scientists and manufacturers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science industries who require high-purity enzyme inhibitors for research, diagnostic applications, and drug discovery.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a specific inhibitor for trypsin, trypsin-like proteases, and other serine proteases in enzymatic studies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of more complex protease inhibitors and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Diagnostic Reagents: Used in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays that require controlled protease activity.
• Cell Culture & Protein Purification: Employed to prevent proteolytic degradation during the isolation and handling of sensitive proteins and cells.
• Life Science Reagents: A component in various research-grade biochemical reagents and buffers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzamidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1670-14-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	156.61 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzenecarboximidamide, monohydrochloride; Benzamidine HCl; Benzamidinium chloride; Phenylamidine hydrochloride; Benzeneamidine hydrochloride; NSC 75947; BAM
EINECS	216-792-1

Quality Control

Our Benzamidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.