Description

4-Aminomethyl Benzamidine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, crystalline organic compound belonging to the benzamidine class of protease inhibitors. This product is a critical building block and research reagent in the life sciences, valued for its specific binding affinity and inhibitory activity. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic manufacturers, and biochemical suppliers for developing therapeutic agents and analytical assays.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel serine protease inhibitors for therapeutic applications.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a selective inhibitor for enzymes like trypsin, thrombin, and other trypsin-like proteases in mechanistic and kinetic studies.
• Diagnostic Reagent: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays that require precise enzyme inhibition for accurate measurement.
• Peptide Synthesis: Acts as a protecting group or a specialized building block in the synthesis of bioactive peptides and mimetics.
• Cell Culture & Molecular Biology: Utilized in laboratory protocols to inhibit specific proteolytic activities that may degrade proteins of interest.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Aminomethyl Benzamidine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	32797-61-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12N4·2HCl
Molecular Weight	245.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Aminomethyl)benzamidine dihydrochloride; p-Aminomethylbenzamidine dihydrochloride; Benzamidine, 4-(aminomethyl)-, dihydrochloride; (4-Aminomethylphenyl)methanimidamide dihydrochloride; AMBD HCl; 4-AMBA·2HCl
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Quality Control

Our 4-Aminomethyl Benzamidine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.