Description

1-Methylguanidine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis and biochemical research. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for modifying nucleosides and creating guanidine-based compounds with targeted biological activity. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors developing novel therapeutics and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of antiviral and anticancer nucleoside analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reagent to study enzyme inhibition and protein arginine methylation processes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of guanidine derivatives for material science and catalyst development.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Used in the production of specific assay components and calibration standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylguanidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	21770-81-0
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈ClN₃
Molecular Weight	109.56 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylguanidine hydrochloride; Guanidine, 1-methyl-, hydrochloride; Methylguanidine hydrochloride; 1-Methylguanidinium chloride; N(1)-Methylguanidine HCl; Monomethylguanidine hydrochloride; (Methylamino)methanimidamide hydrochloride
EINECS	244-576-9

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylguanidine Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and related substances, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical R&D and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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