Description

1,4-Diamidinobutane is a high-purity organic compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. Its unique bifunctional amidine structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules and functional materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting infectious diseases.
• Bioconjugation & Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in biochemistry and molecular biology for modifying proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules due to its reactive amidine groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linker in the production of specialty polymers, including polyamidines and other functional resins.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to bioactive molecule design.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: Used to synthesize ligands and chelating agents for metal ion binding applications in catalysis or analytical chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of advanced materials, such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or functional coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Diamidinobutane
CAS No.	15411-52-6
Molecular Formula	C6H16N4
Molecular Weight	144.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Butanediamidine; Butane-1,4-diamidine; 1,4-Diamidinobutane dihydrochloride (salt form); NSC 32986; 1,4-Bis(amidino)butane; Putrescinamidine; Diamidinobutane
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Quality Control

Our 1,4-Diamidinobutane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. We can supply material compliant with various customer-specific requirements for research and development purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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