Description

1-(Benzyloxy)Guanidine is a versatile organic building block featuring a guanidine moiety protected by a benzyloxy group. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel compounds with potential biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the guanidine group is essential for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators where the protected guanidine functionality is incorporated into the active ingredient.
• Peptidomimetic Chemistry: Acts as a building block for creating peptide analogs and mimetics, where it can mimic arginine side chains or introduce novel hydrogen-bonding motifs.
• Material Science: Investigated for the synthesis of specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, or functionalized surfaces that require specific nitrogen-based binding sites.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzyloxy)Guanidine
CAS No.	705-98-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11N3O
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Benzyloxy)guanidine; Guanidine, N-(phenylmethoxy)-; Benzyloxyguanidine; O-Benzylisourea; (Benzyloxy)guanidine; N-Benzyloxyguanidine; 1-(Benzyloxy)guanidine hydrochloride (salt form); BnOGua
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Benzyloxy)Guanidine is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for critical research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.