Description

(4-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine is a specialized organic compound featuring a guanidine moiety linked to a para-nitrobenzyl group, making it a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This structure is significant for its role as a key intermediate in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical development labs, and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in creating novel bioactive molecules and high-value chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive guanidine core.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Acts as a scaffold or functional handle in the design of molecular probes for studying biological processes and protein interactions.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers or organic electronic materials where the nitro and guanidine groups can impart specific electronic or binding properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes to construct more complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functional molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine
CAS No.	103658-71-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10N4O2
Molecular Weight	194.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(4-Nitrophenyl)methyl]guanidine; N-(4-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; Guanidine, N-(4-nitrobenzyl)-; p-Nitrobenzylguanidine; 4-Nitrobenzylguanidine; (p-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; 4-Nitrobenzyl guanidine; 4-Nitrobenzylguanidine hydrochloride (related salt form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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