Description

o-Methylisourea Acetate is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key reagent in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Its value lies in its role as a protected guanidine equivalent, enabling efficient and selective chemical transformations in complex molecule assembly. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those containing guanidine or amidine functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a reagent for introducing protected guanidine moieties into complex molecules for specialty chemical applications.
• Bioconjugation & Peptide Chemistry: Employed in modifying peptides and proteins, facilitating the study of biological processes and drug discovery.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Methylisourea Acetate
CAS No.	77164-02-4
Molecular Formula	C4H10N2O3 or CH3C(O)O·H2NC(=NH)OCH3
Molecular Weight	134.13 g/mol
Synonyms	O-Methylisourea Acetate; Methylisourea Acetate; Acetic acid, compd. with (methylimino)methanamine (1:1); Methylisourea acetate salt; (Methylimino)methanamine acetate; Guanidine, N-methyl-, acetate; N-Methylguanidine acetate; 1-Methylguanidine acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our o-Methylisourea Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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