AGMATINE

Synonyms. Agmatine; Guanidino-1-butanamine; N-(4-Aminobutyl)guanidine; (4-Aminobutyl)guanidine; 1-(4-Aminobutyl)guanidine; N-(4-aminobutyl)guanidine; 2-(4-aminobutyl)guanidine; N-(Aminoiminomethyl)-1,4-butanediamine;

AGMATINE

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

CAS RN

306-60-5 (free base), 2482-00-0 (sulfate)

EINECS RN

206-187-7 (free base), 219-617-3 (sulfate)

FORMULA

H2N(CH2)4NHC(=NH)NH2

MOLE WEIGHT

130.19

H.S CODE

2925.29.9000

SMILES

C(CCN=C(N)N)CN

CLASSIFICATION

Receptor antagonist

EXTRA NOTES

Decarboxylated arginine, isolated from several plant and animal sources, e.g., pollen, ergot, herring sperm, octopus muscle [MeSH]

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE

white to off-white crystalline powder

MELTING POINT

102 C

BOILING POINT

281 C

DENSITY

1.2 g/ml

SOLUBILITY IN WATER

Soluble

SOLVENT SOLUBILITY

 

VAPOR DENSITY

 

log P(octanol-water)

-1.423

VAPOR PRESSURE

 

AUTOIGNITION TEMP

 
pK

 

REFRACTIVE INDEX

 

FLASH POINT

 

 

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY Stable under normal conditions.

INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS

Strong oxidizing agents.

POLYMERIZATION

Has not been reported

NFPA RATINGS

Health: 1, Flammability: 0, Reactivity: 0

 

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SALES SPECIFICATION (SULFATE)

APPEARANCE

white to off-white crystalline powder

ASSAY

98% min

MELTING POINT

228 ~ 231 C

GRANULARITY

80 mesh

LOSS ON DRYING

0.5% max

SULFATE

0.02% max

ARSENIC

1ppm max

HEAVY METALS

10ppm max

 

TRANSPORT & REGULATORY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

HAZARD OVERVIEW

GHS (Globally Harmonised System) Classification: Not a dangerous substance. Potential Health Effects: Eyes - May cause eye irritation. Skin - May be harmful if absorbed through skin May cause skin irritation. Inhalation - May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion - May be harmful if swallowed.

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PACKING

Preserved in light-resistant and well-closed bottles

 

PRICE INFORMATION