Description

Methanaminium, n-[Bis(Dimethylamino)Methylene]-n-Methyl-, Cyanide (9Ci) is a specialized organic salt compound, recognized by the CAS registry number 68897-45-0. This chemical serves as a valuable reagent and intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry, prized for its unique reactivity profile. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• As a key reagent in nucleophilic substitution reactions for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds.
• An intermediate in the production of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Used in the synthesis of agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological development and scale-up studies.
• As a precursor for the preparation of functionalized cyanide derivatives with specific electronic properties.
• Potential use in the synthesis of dyes and pigments for specialty applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methanaminium, n-[Bis(Dimethylamino)Methylene]-n-Methyl-, Cyanide (9Ci)
CAS No.	68897-45-0
Molecular Formula	C8H17N4+ • CN-
Molecular Weight	177.26 g/mol
Synonyms	N-[Bis(dimethylamino)methylene]-N-methylmethanaminium cyanide; Tetramethylformamidinium cyanide; TMF-CN; Formamidinium, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-, cyanide; Cyanotetramethylformamidinium; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethylguanidinium cyanide salt; (Dimethylamino)(dimethyliminium)methanide cyanide
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Quality Control

Our production of Methanaminium, n-[Bis(Dimethylamino)Methylene]-n-Methyl-, Cyanide (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized and tested against established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

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.