Description

Hexamethylguanidinium Chloride is a versatile organic salt widely recognized for its strong basicity and utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and reagent. This compound is particularly valued for its role in facilitating challenging organic synthesis reactions, including alkylations and polymerizations, under mild conditions. It serves as a critical intermediate and catalyst for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking efficient and selective reaction pathways.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Employed to accelerate reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in the production of polycarbonates, epoxies, and other specialty polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Facilitates the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a strong, non-nucleophilic base for deprotonation and condensation reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Used in the development of novel ionic liquids for green chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexamethylguanidinium Chloride
CAS No.	30388-20-6
Molecular Formula	C7H18ClN3
Molecular Weight	179.69 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethylguanidinium Chloride; HMG-Cl; Guanidine, N,N,N',N',N'',N''-hexamethyl-, chloride; Hexamethylguanidine Hydrochloride; HMGC; N,N,N',N',N'',N''-Hexamethylguanidinium Chloride; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-2-(trimethylammonio)guanidinium Chloride
EINECS	250-158-7

Quality Control

Our Hexamethylguanidinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets stringent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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