Description

Formamidine Acetate is an organic salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its importance lies in its role as a precursor and building block in the synthesis of more complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in organic synthesis for creating novel molecules in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specific complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Crosslinking Agent Precursor: Can be utilized in the production of resins and polymers requiring specific crosslinking functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formamidine Acetate
CAS No.	40730-94-7
Molecular Formula	C3H8N2O2
Molecular Weight	104.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, compd. with formamidine (1:1); Formamidinium acetate; N-Methanimidamide acetate; Acetamidine, N-formyl-; Formimidic acid, acetate; Amidinoformic acid acetate salt
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Quality Control

Our Formamidine Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications suitable for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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