Description

2-Cyano-1-Neopentyl-3-(4-Pyridyl)Guanidine is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique guanidine core substituted with cyano, neopentyl, and pyridyl functional groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for creating novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting kinase inhibition or other protein-protein interactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that leverage the guanidine moiety's bioactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Serves as a scaffold for creating molecular probes to study biological pathways and enzyme functions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specialty polymers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Contract Research & Manufacturing (CRAM): Supplied to custom synthesis organizations for client-specific projects requiring this precise chemical structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-1-Neopentyl-3-(4-Pyridyl)Guanidine
CAS No.	60560-39-6
Molecular Formula	C12H17N5
Molecular Weight	231.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Cyano-1-neopentylguanidino)-4-pyridine; 1-Neopentyl-2-cyano-3-(4-pyridyl)guanidine; 2-Cyano-1-neopentyl-3-pyridin-4-ylguanidine; Guanidine, 2-cyano-1-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-3-(4-pyridinyl)-; 4-Pyridineguanidine, N-cyano-N'-(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-N''-(4-pyridinyl)-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Cyano-1-Neopentyl-3-(4-Pyridyl)Guanidine is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical research and development work. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry confirmation is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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