Search through
Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (DCDA)

Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (DCDA)

CAS Number: 461-58-5

Molecular Formula: C2H4N4

Purity: Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) 99% purity

About Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (DCDA)

Cyanoguanidine (CAS 461-58-5) serves as a vital nitrogen-rich building block within the global API intermediates market, primarily utilized as a precursor for the large-scale synthesis of the anti-diabetic drug Metformin and various antiviral agents. Dicyandiamide functions as a high-performance latent curing agent in ...

Synonyms

  • 1-cyanoguanidine
  • cyanoguanidine
  • dicyandiamide
  • dicyandiamido
  • dicyandiamido sulfate
View all

Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) (DCDA) Specifications

CAS Number
461-58-5
Molecular Formula
C2H4N4
Molecular Weight
84.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
2-cyanoguanidine, Dicyandiamide
Canonical SMILES
C(#N)N=C(N)N
InChI Key
QGBSISYHAICWAH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C2H4N4/c3-1-6-2(4)5/h(H4,4,5,6)
HSN No
29262000
melting_point
209.5 °C
solubility
SOLUBILITY IN H2O @ 13 °C: 2.26%; MORE SOL IN HOT H2O; SOLUBILITY IN ABS ETHANOL @ 13 °C: 1.26%, IN ETHER @ 13 °C: 0.01%; SOL IN LIQUID AMMONIA, INSOL IN BENZENE & CHLOROFORM
density
1.400 @ 25 °C/4 °C
logP
Log P= -1.15
Molecular Weight
84.08 g/mol
Purity
Cyanoguanidine (Dicyandiamide) 99% purity

Nitrification Inhibitor

A widely used agricultural chemical that inhibits the activity of ammonium-oxidizing bacteria to reduce nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions from soil

Curing Agent

A latent hardener for epoxy resins and polyurethanes used in the production of powder coatings, adhesives, and laminates for printed circuit boards

Pharmaceutical Intermediate

A versatile building block used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients such as Metformin, guanidine salts, and barbiturates

Flame Retardant Additive

A nitrogen-based component used to reduce flammability in timber, fiberglass insulation, textiles, and paper products

Wastewater Treatment Additive

A flocculating and decolorizing agent used to remove heavy metals, sulfur, and dyes from industrial effluents.

  1. 1-cyanoguanidine
  2. cyanoguanidine
  3. dicyandiamide
  4. dicyandiamido
  5. dicyandiamido sulfate

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

Rounded Top

Explore Agrochemicals Portfolio

Cis-2-(2,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol

CAS No : 67914-85-6

Category : Agrochemical Intermediates

Sub-Category : Halogenated Heterocycles

View Product
Humic Based Liquid

CAS No : 1415-93-6

Humic Based Liquid

Category : Plant Health, Nutrients & Soil Management

Sub-Category : Fertilizers & Nutrients

Description : Humic Based Liquid serves as a sophisticated biostimulant in the global agrochemicals market, where ...

View Product
2-Isopropoxyethylamine (IPAE)

CAS No : 83495-51-6

2-Isopropoxyethylamine (IPAE)

Category : Agrochemical Intermediates

Sub-Category : Specialty & Advanced Intermediates

Description : 2-Isopropoxyethylamine (CAS 81731-43-3), often used interchangeably with CAS 83495-51-6, is a specia...

View Product
Clothianidin Technical

CAS No : 210880-92-5

Clothianidin Technical

Category : Crop Protection & Pest Control

Sub-Category : Insecticides

Description : Clothianidin is a systemic broad-spectrum, neonicotinoid insecticide used to control sap-sucking ins...

View Product