Description

1-Amino-3-Methylurea Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key building block for creating complex molecules, offering a reactive amino group protected in a stable, crystalline hydrochloride form. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: The reactive amino group facilitates its use in creating peptide mimetics, labeled compounds, and molecular linkers for biochemical applications.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories as a reagent for introducing protected guanidine or urea functionalities into target molecules.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-3-Methylurea Hydrochloride
CAS No.	4140-62-9
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈ClN₃O
Molecular Weight	125.56 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Amino-N'-methylurea hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-methylurea HCl; Methylaminourea hydrochloride; N-Methyl-N'-aminourea hydrochloride; 3-Methyl-1-aminourea hydrochloride; Urea, 1-amino-3-methyl-, hydrochloride; Aminomethylurea hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-3-Methylurea Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and performance.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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