Description

1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl Guanidine is a highly versatile, sterically hindered organic base with significant industrial utility. Its strong basicity and solubility in organic solvents make it a powerful catalyst and reagent in complex chemical synthesis. This compound is particularly valuable for industries requiring high-performance, non-nucleophilic bases to drive critical reactions. Key sectors include pharmaceutical manufacturing, agrochemical development, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a potent, non-nucleophilic base in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for deprotonation and condensation reactions.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as an efficient catalyst in the production of polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Facilitates acylation, alkylation, and other base-mediated transformations in fine chemical and academic research laboratories.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in gas scrubbing processes for the selective removal of acidic components like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in the curing and crosslinking of epoxy resins and other thermosetting materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl Guanidine
CAS No.	13439-84-4
Molecular Formula	C6H15N3
Molecular Weight	129.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethylguanidine; N,N,N',N',N''-Pentamethylguanidine; PMG; Pentamethylguanidine; Guanidine, N,N,N',N',N''-pentamethyl-; 1,1,3,3,3-Pentamethylguanidine (isomer); 1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-guanidine; N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-N''-methylguanidine
EINECS	236-562-3

Quality Control

Our 1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl Guanidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent purity and performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.90 - 0.95 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.460 - 1.470

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