Description

(1-Naphthylmethyl)Guanidine is a specialized organic compound belonging to the guanidine class, characterized by a naphthylmethyl substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating molecules with specific biological or chemical activity. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or cardiovascular pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new classes of herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile guanidine donor for constructing complex heterocycles and functionalized organic molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use in studying enzyme inhibition or as a ligand in molecular recognition studies.
• Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers or organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1-Naphthylmethyl)Guanidine
CAS No.	5696-79-7
Molecular Formula	C12H13N3
Molecular Weight	199.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Naphthalen-1-ylmethyl)guanidine; N-(1-Naphthylmethyl)guanidine; α-Naphthylmethylguanidine; Guanidine, N-(1-naphthylmethyl)-; 1-Naphthalenemethylguanidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (1-Naphthylmethyl)Guanidine is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and 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 at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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