Cyanoguanidine

CAS: 461-58-5

Ref. 3D-FC20647

Product Information

• Name: Cyanoguanidine
• Synonyms: N-Cyanoguanidine1-Cyanoguanidine2-CyanoguanidineDicyandiamide
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cyanoguanidine is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of folic acid. This inhibits the production of DNA and protein, thereby leading to cell death. Cyanoguanidine has been shown to be effective in a model system for blood sampling and has been used as a pharmacological treatment for infectious diseases such as malaria. The optimum concentration for cyanoguanidine is between 5-20 mM, depending on the bacterial species. It can be synthesized from sulfamoyl chloride and dicyandiamide, which are commercially available chemicals. The analytical method for determining the inhibitory effects of cyanoguanidine on bacterial growth is plasma mass spectrometry.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 84.08 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₄N₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder