N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine

About N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine

N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine is a nitrosamine impurity of Guanidine carrying the CAS registry number 1132887-26-3. With the molecular formula C2H3N5O, it has a molar mass of 113.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-cyano-1-nitrosoguanidine. Common synonyms include 1-Cyano-3-nitrosoguanidine.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is used as a reference standard for trace-level detection and quantitation of nitrosamine impurities by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS, supporting nitrosamine risk assessments for Guanidine, method validation (AMV) and regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Nitrosamine risk assessment
Trace LC-MS/MS quantitation
Method validation (AMV)
Regulatory submissions

Industries

Related to Guanidine

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine
Catalogue No.	VQ-044956
CAS Number	1132887-26-3
IUPAC name	2-cyano-1-nitrosoguanidine
Molecular formula	C₂H₃N₅O
Molecular weight	113.08 g/mol
Exact mass	113.0338
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	LVWZSQYNEMJSAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(#N)N=C(N)NN=O
PubChem CID	172967686

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 4
TPSA	104 Å²

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine?

The CAS Registry Number of N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine is 1132887-26-3. It is also known as 1-Cyano-3-nitrosoguanidine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine?

N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine has the molecular formula C2H3N5O and a molecular weight of 113.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-cyano-1-nitrosoguanidine.

What is N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine used for?

N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Guanidine. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine can I order?

We supply N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine?

Yes. Every lot of N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export N-Cyano-N′-nitrosoguanidine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.