Description

4-Butyl-Benzamidine is a high-purity organic chemical building block and amidine derivative of significant value in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its structure makes it a versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly protease inhibitors and other biologically active compounds. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly serine protease inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides where the amidine moiety is a critical functional group.
• Biochemical Tool Compound: Serves as a research chemical for studying enzyme mechanisms and inhibition pathways in biochemical assays.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in custom synthesis and the production of specialty chemicals requiring a benzamidine scaffold.
• Material Science: Potential precursor for the development of advanced organic materials and ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butyl-Benzamidine
CAS No.	28456-39-5
Molecular Formula	C11H16N2
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Butylbenzamidine; 4-Butylbenzenecarboximidamide; Benzenecarboximidamide, 4-butyl-; Benzamidine, 4-butyl-; 4-n-Butylbenzamidine; 4-Butylbenzenecarboximidamide; 28456-39-5 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Butyl-Benzamidine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) 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
Purity (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.