Cyanamide

Name: Cyanamide
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-027216

About Cyanamide

Cyanamide (CAS 420-04-2) is an impurity of Albendazole offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula CH2N2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 42.04 g/mol. Common synonyms include Cyanamide (Free Base) and Hydrogen cyanamide.

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. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Pharmaceutical QC and development laboratories use this impurity standard of Albendazole to develop and validate HPLC methods, to set specification limits and to document impurity profiles in ANDA and DMF submissions. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Cyanamide in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Albendazole

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Albendazole.

Albendazole impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Cyanamide
Catalogue No.	VQ-027216
CAS Number	420-04-2
IUPAC name	cyanamide
Molecular formula	CH₂N₂
Molecular weight	42.04 g/mol
Exact mass	42.0218
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XZMCDFZZKTWFGF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(#N)N
PubChem CID	9864

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	49.8 Å²
Synonyms	Cyanamide (Free Base), Hydrogen cyanamide, Cyanoamine, Cyanogenamide, Cyanogen nitride, N-Cyanoamine, Carbodiamide, Calcium Cyanamide, Citrated, Cyanamide, Citrated Calcium, Cyanamide aq

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318Causes serious eye damage
H351Suspected of causing cancer
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P272, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P333 + P317, P361 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Cyanamide?

The CAS Registry Number of Cyanamide is 420-04-2. It is also known as Cyanamide (Free Base), Hydrogen cyanamide, Cyanoamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Cyanamide?

Cyanamide has the molecular formula CH2N2 and a molecular weight of 42.04 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is cyanamide.

What is Cyanamide used for?

Cyanamide is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Albendazole. 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 Cyanamide can I order?

We supply Cyanamide 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 Cyanamide?

Yes. Every lot of Cyanamide 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 Cyanamide be shipped internationally?

Yes. Cyanamide is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.