Description

1,8-Diamidinooctane is a high-purity, linear diamidine compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and life science research. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two amidine groups separated by an eight-carbon chain, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures and functional materials. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for developing new active ingredients and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel antiviral and antimicrobial agents, particularly those targeting DNA and RNA.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Used to create cleavable linkers or spacers in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugate platforms due to its reactive amidine groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyamidines and other functional polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Analytical Chemistry & Research: Employed as a molecular probe or chelating agent in biochemical assays and metal ion recognition studies.
• Agrochemical Development: Utilized in the research and synthesis of new crop protection chemicals and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Diamidinooctane
CAS No.	5578-81-4
Molecular Formula	C10H24N4
Molecular Weight	200.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Octamethylenediamidine; 1,8-Octanediamidine; Octane-1,8-diamidine; 1,8-Bis(amidino)octane; Octamethylenebis(amidine); 5578-81-4 (CAS); Octanediamidine
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Quality Control

Our 1,8-Diamidinooctane is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer requirements. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical characteristics, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity.

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%

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