Description

n-(4-Cyanophenyl)Guanidine is a versatile organic building block and intermediate characterized by its guanidine and benzonitrile functional groups. This compound is valued for its role in synthesizing more complex heterocyclic systems and fine chemicals, offering a crucial handle for further chemical modifications. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders and infectious diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its bioactive guanidine core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialized dyes, optical brighteners, and photographic chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the development of high-performance polymers, resins, and coatings where thermal stability and specific functional groups are required.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its strong chelating ability.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(4-Cyanophenyl)Guanidine
CAS No.	5637-42-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8N4
Molecular Weight	160.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Cyanophenyl)guanidine; p-Cyanophenylguanidine; 4-Guanidinobenzonitrile; N-(4-Cyanophenyl)guanidine; 4-Cyanophenylguanidine; Guanidine, N-(4-cyanophenyl)-; (4-Cyanophenyl)guanidine
EINECS	227-077-4

Quality Control

Our n-(4-Cyanophenyl)Guanidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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