Guanidine nitrate

Guanidine nitrate (CAS 506-93-4), commonly abbreviated as GN, is a crystalline salt used across energetic materials, pharmaceutical synthesis, and agricultural chemistry.

It functions as a reactive intermediate and energetic component where controlled decomposition or nitrogen-rich reactivity is required for industrial and chemical processes.

In mining and pyrotechnics, GN serves as a gas-generating propellant component and energetic binder in airbag inflators and blasting compositions, where its high nitrogen content drives rapid gas output.

Pharmaceutical manufacturers use it as a key intermediate in synthesizing guanidine-based active ingredients, including certain antiviral and antidiabetic compounds for medical use.

In agrochemical production, GN contributes to the synthesis of nitroguanidine, a precursor to insecticides such as imidacloprid. This makes it essential for modern crop protection.

Flame retardant formulations for textiles and coatings also incorporate GN, where its decomposition chemistry interrupts combustion cycles to provide enhanced safety in materials.

Guanidine nitrate is supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules. Technical grade is the standard commercial form, with purity levels typically ranging from 98% to 99%+.

Pharmaceutical-grade material meeting USP or equivalent specifications is available for regulated synthesis applications requiring the highest levels of quality control.