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1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene (CAS 442873-72-5)

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Alternate Names:
N′′,N′′′′′-1,8-Naphthalenediylbis(N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-guanidine); TMGN
Application:
1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene is A new superbasic and kinetically active proton sponge.
CAS Number:
442873-72-5
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
354.49
Molecular Formula:
C20H30N6
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene is a distinctive chemical entity characterized by its incorporation of tetramethylguanidino groups at the 1 and 8 positions of a naphthalene core. This structure imbues the molecule with unique physicochemical properties, such as enhanced electron-donating capacity and significant steric bulk, making it a compound of considerable interest in the field of organic chemistry research. The exploration of its properties and functionalities extends to the realms of supramolecular chemistry, where it can serve as a building block for the construction of molecular architectures with precise control over their spatial arrangements and electronic properties, strictly within a research context


1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene (CAS 442873-72-5) References

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1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene, 1 g

sc-251608
1 g
$142.00

1,8-Bis(tetramethylguanidino)naphthalene, 25 g

sc-251608A
25 g
$1040.00