Description

Hexamethylguanidinium Azide is a specialized organic azide compound of significant interest in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a versatile reagent for the introduction of azide functional groups and as a precursor in click chemistry and heterocyclic synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of triazole-containing drug candidates via copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) click chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of novel herbicides and fungicides that incorporate nitrogen-rich heterocyclic structures.
• Polymer Functionalization: Serves as a cross-linking agent or a source of azide groups for modifying polymer backbones to create materials with specific properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Precursor for generating complex nitrogen-donor ligands used in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated in controlled research environments for the development of specialized propellants and pyrotechnic compositions.
• Peptide and Bioconjugation Chemistry: Facilitates site-specific labeling and modification of biomolecules for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexamethylguanidinium Azide
CAS No.	7023-38-3
Molecular Formula	C7H16N6
Molecular Weight	184.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,3,3-Hexamethylguanidinium Azide; HMGA; Guanidine, N,N,N',N',N'',N''-hexamethyl-, azide; Hexamethylguanidinium Azide Salt; Azidohexamethylguanidine; (Dimethylamino)[(dimethylamino)methylidene]dimethylammonium azide
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Quality Control

Our Hexamethylguanidinium Azide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support development projects requiring specific analytical method validation or custom purity grades.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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