Description

Guanidine, n-(2,5-Dihydro-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)- is a specialized heterocyclic guanidine derivative that serves as a high-value synthetic intermediate and functional building block. Its unique imidazole-dione fused structure makes it a critical precursor for developing advanced pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and performance materials. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in fine chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and material science who require a reliable source of high-purity, structurally complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful for modifying peptides, proteins, or other biomolecules due to its reactive guanidine moiety.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable tool compound in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanidine, n-(2,5-Dihydro-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)-
CAS No.	902771-23-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5N5O2
Molecular Weight	155.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Guanidino)-2,5-imidazoledione; 4-Guanidino-1H-imidazole-2,5-dione; 1H-Imidazole-2,5-dione, 4-guanidino-; Guanidine, N-(2,5-dihydro-2,5-dioxo-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-; 4-Guanidino-2,5-dihydroxyimidazole; 4-Amidinoamino-1H-imidazole-2,5-dione
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Quality Control

Our production of Guanidine, n-(2,5-Dihydro-2,5-Dioxo-1H-Imidazol-4-Yl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%; Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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