Description

Guanidine,N,N',N''-Tricyclohexyl- is a sterically hindered guanidine derivative, a versatile organic base and catalyst. This compound is valued for its strong basicity and nucleophilicity, making it a crucial reagent in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring a non-nucleophilic, high-performance base.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a key building block and catalyst in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring guanidine moieties.
• Polymerization Catalyst: Used as an efficient catalyst or co-catalyst in the production of polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and other specialty polymers.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Serves as a chiral base or ligand precursor in enantioselective reactions for the production of optically active compounds.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Base in Fine Chemical Production: Utilized for deprotonation and condensation reactions where milder bases are insufficient.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool compound in academic and industrial R&D labs for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine,N,N',N''-Tricyclohexyl-
CAS No.	4833-41-4
Molecular Formula	C21H39N3
Molecular Weight	333.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylguanidine; 1,1,3-Tricyclohexylguanidine; N,N',N''-Tricyclohexylguanidine; Guanidine, N,N',N''-tricyclohexyl-; TCG; Tris(cyclohexyl)guanidine; 1,1,3-Tris(cyclohexyl)guanidine; Guanidine, tricyclohexyl-
EINECS	225-419-1

Quality Control

Our Guanidine,N,N',N''-Tricyclohexyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and loss on drying to monitor moisture content. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles where required.

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). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation from moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C

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