Description

(2-Ethylhexyl)Guanidine Monohydrochloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a high-performance catalyst and intermediate in specialty chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its strong basicity and nucleophilic character, which are essential for driving complex organic reactions efficiently and selectively. This compound is particularly critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries who require reliable, high-purity building blocks for advanced material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a guanidine functional group.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as an efficient catalyst or co-catalyst in the production of polyurethanes, epoxies, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metal surface treatments and industrial cooling systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in various condensation, cyclization, and deprotonation reactions.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions in the curing and crosslinking processes for resins and coatings to enhance durability and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Ethylhexyl)Guanidine Monohydrochloride
CAS No.	28191-41-5
Molecular Formula	C9H21N3•HCl
Molecular Weight	207.74 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylhexylguanidine hydrochloride; N-(2-Ethylhexyl)guanidine hydrochloride; Guanidine, N-(2-ethylhexyl)-, monohydrochloride; 1-(2-Ethylhexyl)guanidine hydrochloride; 2-EH-Guanidine HCl; Octylguanidine hydrochloride (mixed isomers); (2-EH)Guanidine HCl
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Quality Control

Our (2-Ethylhexyl)Guanidine Monohydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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