Description

Guanidine Carbonate is an organic salt of guanidine, widely recognized for its strong basicity and utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent, non-nucleophilic base and a source of the guanidine moiety for synthesizing a diverse range of high-value compounds. This makes it an essential raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce guanidine derivatives, catalysts, or stabilizers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of antiviral drugs (e.g., HIV protease inhibitors), antibiotics, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a strong, non-metallic base in various organic reactions and as a precursor for guanidine-based catalysts.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed in the formulation of hair straightening products and certain depilatory agents.
• Textile & Polymer Industry: Acts as a stabilizer and intermediate in the production of resins, dyes, and flame retardants.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a protein denaturant in laboratory research and diagnostic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine Carbonate
CAS No.	3425-08-9
Molecular Formula	CH6N3·½H2CO3 or C2H7N3O3
Molecular Weight	121.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonic Acid, Diaminomethaniminium Salt; Guanidinium Carbonate; Guanidine, Carbonate (1:1); Imidourea Carbonate; Carbonic Acid Guanidine Salt; Guanidine Monocarbonate; Guanidine Hydrogen Carbonate; Dicarbamidine Carbonate
EINECS	222-311-2

Quality Control

Our Guanidine Carbonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and fine chemical synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, loss on drying, and residue on ignition, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Guanidine Carbonate)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 0.1 %
Solubility (in Water)	Clear, colorless solution

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