Description

N'-Nitro-n-Pentyl-n-Nitrosoguanidine is a specialized organic compound belonging to the nitrosoguanidine class, known for its role as a potent alkylating agent and mutagen in biochemical research. This high-purity intermediate is critical for applications requiring precise and controlled chemical modification. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial laboratories focused on genetic studies, pharmaceutical development, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Employed as a powerful mutagen in microbial and genetic studies to induce mutations for strain development and functional genomics.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules for drug discovery and development programs.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research for creating novel compounds with potential herbicidal or pesticidal activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic Research: A standard reagent in university and institutional labs for teaching and investigating alkylation mechanisms and DNA damage.

Basic Information

Product Name	N'-Nitro-n-Pentyl-n-Nitrosoguanidine
CAS No.	13010-10-1
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂N₆O₃
Molecular Weight	216.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Pentyl-3-nitro-1-nitrosoguanidine; N-Methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine, Pentyl homologue; MNNG, Pentyl analogue; NG-Pentyl; 1-Nitroso-1-pentyl-3-nitroguanidine; Pentylnitrosoguanidine; Research Grade Mutagen
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our N'-Nitro-n-Pentyl-n-Nitrosoguanidine is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC and NMR to confirm identity and potency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in opaque secondary packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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