Description

2,n-Dihydroxy-Acetamidine is a specialized organic compound featuring both hydroxy and amidine functional groups, making it a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure is critical for creating complex molecules where precise chelation or specific hydrogen bonding patterns are required. This intermediate is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzymes or receptors where the amidine moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactivity to create complex heterocyclic structures.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a chelating agent or a starting material for synthesizing polydentate ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Modification: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins or nucleic acids due to its reactive functional groups that can form stable linkages.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to produce specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal and synthetic chemists in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical spaces and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,n-Dihydroxy-Acetamidine
CAS No.	73728-45-7
Molecular Formula	C2H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	90.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetamidine, 2,n-dihydroxy-; N-Hydroxyacetamidine; 1-Hydroxyethanimidamide; 2-Hydroxyacetamidine; Glycolamidoxime; Hydroxyacetamidine; Amidoxime of Glyoxylic Acid; Acetamidoxime
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Quality Control

Our 2,n-Dihydroxy-Acetamidine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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)	≤ 10 ppm

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