Aminoguanidinium bicarbonate
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
2-Aminoguanidinium hydrogen carbonate
| |
| Other names
Aminoguanidine hydrocarbonate
Aminoguanidine hydrogencarbonate Aminoguanidinium hydrogen carbonate Guanylhydrazine hydrogen carbonate | |
| Properties | |
| C2H8N4O3 | |
| Molar mass | 136.11 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.56 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Melting point | 170–172 °C (338–342 °F; 443–445 K) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| 0.27 g/100 ml (20 °C) 0.33 g/100 ml (30 °C) | |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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5.000 mg/kg (rat, oral) 1.160 mg/kg (rat, IP) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
|
Aminoguanidinium nitrate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Aminoguanidinium bicarbonate or aminoguanidine bicarbonate is a chemical compound used as precursor for the preparation of aminoguanidine compounds. It has the chemical formula C2H8N4O3.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Addition of an equimolar amount of freebase aminoguanidine to aminoguanidine bicarbonate will yield aminoguanidinium carbonate.
Aminoguanidinium bicarbonate will react with acids to yield their respective salts.
Physical
Aminoguanidinium bicarbonate is a white solid, slightly soluble in water.
Availability
Aminoguanidine bicarbonate is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Aminoguanidinium bicarbonate can be prepared by reacting calcium cyanamide with hydrazine sulfate.
Can also be easily prepared by reducing nitroguanidine with zinc powder.
Projects
- Preparation of aminoguanidine compounds
- Preparation of tetrazoles
Handling
Safety
Aminoguanidine compounds don't pose significant toxicity, though they should still be handled with proper protection.
Storage
In closed bottles.
Disposal
Dilute it with water and pour it down the drain.
