Description

N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethyl-N′′,N′′-Diethylguanidinium Chloride is a high-purity, specialty guanidinium salt with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its value lies in its role as a versatile, highly reactive reagent and phase-transfer catalyst, enabling efficient chemical transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require precise and reliable building blocks for complex molecule development.

Application

• Phase-Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Facilitates reactions between reagents in immiscible phases, particularly in alkylation and polymerization processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymerization Initiator/Co-catalyst: Used in the production of specialty polymers and resins, including polyurethanes and epoxies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong, non-nucleophilic base and a source of the guanidinium moiety in various C-N and C-C bond-forming reactions.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Can be utilized in the development of novel ionic liquids for green chemistry and separation technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethyl-N′′,N′′-Diethylguanidinium Chloride
CAS No.	73749-80-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₆ClN₃
Molecular Weight	235.80 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-N'',N''-diethylguanidinium chloride; Tetramethyldiethylguanidinium chloride; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-2-ethylguanidinium chloride; TMEG-Cl; Guanidinium, N,N,N',N'-tetramethyl-N'',N''-diethyl-, chloride; 1-Ethyl-1,3,3-trimethyl-2-ethylguanidinium chloride (common name); N''-Ethyl-N,N,N',N'-tetramethylguanidinium chloride
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Quality Control

Our N,N,N′,N′-Tetramethyl-N′′,N′′-Diethylguanidinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, 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.