Aminoguanidine hydrochloride

Aminoguanidine hydrochloride (CAS 1937-19-5), also known as Pimagedine hydrochloride, is a reactive guanidine derivative used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate and biochemical research reagent.

Where is Aminoguanidine hydrochloride used?

• Pharmaceutical synthesis: intermediate for heterocyclic compounds, triazines, aminotriazoles and guanidine-based APIs
• Biotechnology research: carbonyl-scavenging activity in advanced glycation end-product assays and compound screening
• Specialty agrochemical and fine chemical synthesis: catalyst or reactive intermediate for guanidine scaffolds
• Contract manufacturers and API producers use it as a starting material for multi-step routes to cardiovascular and metabolic disease candidates.

Commercial specifications

• High-purity grades
• Packaging from small laboratory quantities to multi-kilogram industrial lots