1,6-Bis(cyano-guanidino)hexane

CAS: 15894-70-9

Ref. 3D-FB18716

Product Information

• Name: 1,6-Bis(cyano-guanidino)hexane
• Synonyms: N',N''''-Dicyano-N,N'''-hexanediyl-di-guanidineN,N'''-1,6-Hexanediylbis(N'-cyanoguanidine)
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1,6-Bis(cyano-guanidino)hexane is a bactericidal agent that can be used to remove bacteria from water. The compound has been shown to have a bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria in concentrations of 100 mg/L and 200 mg/L, respectively. 1,6-Bis(cyano-guanidino)hexane has also been shown to be effective against industrial strains of Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa in concentrations of 200 mg/L. This compound is soluble in organic solvents but insoluble in deionized water. It has a viscosity of 30000 cP at 20°C and an anion charge of -1.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 250.3 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₈N₈
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/H3N/h1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=QGZKDVFQNNGYKY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: N#CN/C(N)=N/CCCCCC/N=C(\N)NC#N