Description

(2-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine is an organic chemical compound featuring a guanidine group attached to a 2-nitrobenzyl moiety. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development of more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis. The compound's reactivity offers pathways to novel compounds with potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where the guanidine functionality is critical.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor or reactant in organic synthesis for introducing the guanidine group into complex molecular architectures.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use in studying biological processes or as a scaffold for designing molecular probes and diagnostic agents.
• Material Science: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dyes, or functional materials requiring specific nitrogen-containing groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine
CAS No.	46293-06-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10N4O2
Molecular Weight	194.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(2-Nitrophenyl)methyl]guanidine; Guanidine, N-[(2-nitrophenyl)methyl]-; N-(2-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; 2-Nitrobenzylguanidine; (o-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; N-(o-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; 1-(2-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine; (2-Nitrobenzyl)guanidine hydrochloride (salt form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Nitrobenzyl)Guanidine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), identification (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Specifications are designed to meet the rigorous demands of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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