Description

Guanidine CAS NO 90332-86-8 is a highly versatile organic compound characterized by its strong basicity and unique chemical structure. This property makes it an essential intermediate and reagent in the synthesis of a wide range of high-value chemical products. It is particularly critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients, catalysts, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key building block for the production of antiviral drugs, antibiotics, and various other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a strong, non-nucleophilic base and a precursor for guanidine-based catalysts and ligands.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a protein denaturant in laboratory studies and biotechnology applications.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a precursor or additive in the production of certain resins, plastics, and flame retardants.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Utilized in the synthesis of specific dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine
CAS No.	90332-86-8
Molecular Formula	CH5N3
Molecular Weight	59.07 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbamidine; Guanidin; Aminoformamidine; Iminourea; Carbamamidine; Guanidine, free base; Guanidine base
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Quality Control

Our Guanidine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We offer various grades, including technical and high-purity grades, to meet diverse industrial requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 50°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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