Description

4-Amino-1-Guanylpiperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, non-natural amino acid derivative featuring both guanidine and carboxylic acid functional groups, making it a versatile building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular scaffolds with multiple points for chemical modification. It is primarily utilized in the development of novel pharmaceutical intermediates, peptide mimetics, and specialized biochemical tools.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for protease inhibitors and receptor modulators.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog for constructing peptides with enhanced stability, bioavailability, and specific biological activity.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The reactive guanidine and carboxyl groups enable its use in creating cross-linking agents, affinity tags, and protein modification reagents.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used in the synthesis of tool compounds for studying enzyme mechanisms and cellular signaling pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as a building block in the discovery of new active ingredients with specific modes of action.
• Material Science: Potential monomer for synthesizing functionalized polymers with unique chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-1-Guanylpiperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	31364-50-8
Molecular Formula	C7H15N5O2
Molecular Weight	201.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Amino-1-guanylpiperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-4-carboxy-1-guanylpiperidine; 1-Guanyl-4-aminopiperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 4-Amino-1-(diaminomethylideneamino)piperidine-4-carboxylic acid; (4-Amino-4-carboxypiperidin-1-yl)formamidine; AGPC; Piperidine-4-carboxylic acid, 4-amino-1-(aminoiminomethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-1-Guanylpiperidine-4-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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