Description

3-Amidinopyridinium Chloride is a versatile organic salt and a key building block in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry. Its value lies in its unique amidinium functional group, which serves as a potent pharmacophore and a reactive intermediate for synthesizing more complex nitrogen-containing compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of protease inhibitors, kinase inhibitors, and other bioactive molecules targeting various disease pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific nitrogen-heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic libraries for high-throughput screening and drug discovery programs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other advanced chemical transformations.
• Material Science: Investigated for the preparation of ionic liquids and functional polymers with specific electronic or binding properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amidinopyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	7356-60-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8N3Cl
Molecular Weight	157.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amidinopyridinium Chloride; 3-Pyridinecarboximidamide Hydrochloride; 3-Carbamimidoylpyridinium Chloride; 3-Amidinopyridine Hydrochloride; 3-Pyridylamidine Hydrochloride; 3-Pyridinecarboxamidine Hydrochloride; 3-Pyridylguanidine Hydrochloride (common name); 3-Pyridineamidine Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Amidinopyridinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and residual solvents. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and cGMP manufacturing.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and performance.

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.