Aminoguanidine hydrochloride

Aminoguanidine Hydrochloride (CAS 1937-19-5) is a guanidine-derived compound also known as Pimagedine Hydrochloride, Aminoguanidine HCl, and GER 11. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 29280000 as a pharmaceutical intermediate within the hydrazine and hydroxylamine derivative family.

In pharmaceutical synthesis, it functions as a reactive intermediate for constructing heterocyclic scaffolds, particularly triazines and guanazoles, through condensation reactions with carbonyl compounds. It is also investigated in advanced glycation end-product (AGE) inhibition research, where it blocks carbonyl groups on proteins, making it relevant to diabetes-related drug development programmes.

Aminoguanidine Hydrochloride is supplied as white to off-white crystals in pharmaceutical-grade quality, compliant with REACH regulations for the European market. Procurement teams should confirm purity specifications and batch documentation directly with the supplier, as packaging formats are available subject to order volume.