Description

Guanidine Acetate is an organic salt formed from guanidine and acetic acid, known for its role as a versatile intermediate and reagent. This compound is valued for its ability to act as a strong organic base and a source of the guanidinium cation in various chemical syntheses. It is primarily utilized in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and research sectors for the development of active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and cardiovascular drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent and buffer component in protein studies and enzymatic reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed as a strong, non-nucleophilic base in a variety of condensation and deprotection reactions.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Can be used in the formulation of certain hair and skin care products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine Acetate
CAS No.	593-87-3
Molecular Formula	C3H9N3O2
Molecular Weight	119.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic acid, compd. with guanidine (1:1); Guanidinium acetate; Guanidine monoacetate; Aminoformamidine acetate; Guanidine, acetate; Carbamamidine acetate; Imidourea acetate
EINECS	209-813-7

Quality Control

Our Guanidine Acetate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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