Description

Hexaethyl Guanidinium Chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt derivative of guanidine, known for its utility as a phase-transfer catalyst and a versatile organic intermediate. Its significance lies in its ability to facilitate reactions between reagents in different phases, enhancing reaction rates and yields in specialized organic syntheses. This compound is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for process development and scale-up.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Used to accelerate reactions between ionic and organic reactants in multi-phase systems, improving efficiency in alkylation, esterification, and displacement reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing guanidine or quaternary ammonium moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its catalytic properties are beneficial.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong, non-nucleophilic base or a source of the guanidinium cation in various condensation and polymerization reactions.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and reaction mechanisms.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty polymers and as an additive to modify material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaethyl Guanidinium Chloride
CAS No.	69082-76-4
Molecular Formula	C15H35ClN3
Molecular Weight	292.91 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1,2,2,3,3,3-Octaethylguanidinium Chloride; Guanidine, N,N,N',N',N'',N''-hexaethyl-, chloride (1:1); Hexaethylguanidinium Chloride; HEGCl; N,N,N',N',N'',N''-Hexaethylguanidinium Chloride; Octaethylguanidinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Hexaethyl Guanidinium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture from the air, which can affect product quality.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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