Description

Guanidine Hydrate CAS NO 64120-25-8 is a versatile organic compound characterized by its strong basicity and high solubility in water and polar organic solvents. This chemical is a critical reagent and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. It is essential for industries requiring a potent protein denaturant, a catalyst, or a precursor for heterocyclic compounds. Key sectors that rely on this product include pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology research, and the production of dyes and resins.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of antiviral drugs, antibiotics, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Biotechnology & Research: Used as a powerful chaotropic agent for protein denaturation and purification in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a catalyst and a precursor in the production of guanidine derivatives, triazines, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Production: An intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Resin & Polymer Modification: Employed in the synthesis of amino resins and as a cross-linking agent for specific polymer systems.
• Dye Manufacturing: Used in the production of certain azo dyes and other colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine Hydrate
CAS No.	64120-25-8
Molecular Formula	CH6N3O
Molecular Weight	76.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Guanidine Monohydrate; Carbamidine Monohydrate; Aminoformamidine Monohydrate; Guanidinium Hydroxide; Guanidine, Monohydrate; Iminourea Monohydrate; Guanidine Hydroxide; Guanidine, Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Guanidine Hydrate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent absorption of water and CO2 from the air, which can affect its quality and reactivity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Guanidine Hydrate)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.