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Phenylbiguanide

Also known as 1-Phenylbiguanide, Phenyl biguanide, Phenyldiguanide

CAS 102-02-3Formula C8H11N5Molar mass 177.21 g/molEC 202-998-5
Phenylbiguanide chemical structure, C8H11N5, CAS 102-02-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
102-02-3
Formula
C8H11N5
Molar mass
177.21 g/mol
EC number
202-998-5
HS code
292529
Category
Analgesics and anti-inflammatories

What is Phenylbiguanide?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Phenyl biguanide is a member of the class of biguanides that is biguanide in which one of the terminal nitrogen atoms is substituted by a phenyl group. It has a role as a central nervous system drug. It is functionally related to a biguanide.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-phenylguanidine
CAS number
102-02-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
202-998-5
Molecular formula
C8H11N5
UNII
W8PKA3T2I3
MDL number
MFCD00179077
InChIKey
CUQCMXFWIMOWRP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H11N5/c9-7(10)13-8(11)12-6-4-2-1-3-5-6/h1-5H,(H6,9,10,11,12,13)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=CC=C(C=C1)N=C(N)N=C(N)N

Synonyms

  • 1-Phenylbiguanide
  • Phenyl biguanide
  • Phenyldiguanide
  • phenyl diguanide
  • Imidodicarbonimidic diamide, N-phenyl-
  • N-Phenyl-N'-guanylguanidine
  • 1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-phenylguanidine
  • N-phenylimidodicarbonimidic diamide
  • Phenylguanide
  • Biguanide, 1-phenyl-
  • 1-carbamimidamido-N-phenylmethanimidamide
  • N-Phenyl-imidocarbonimidic diamide
  • Biguanide, phenyl-
  • N-phenylbiguanide
  • N-Phenyliminodicarbonimidic Diamide
  • N'-phenylbiguanide
  • Tocris-0969
  • 1-Phenylbiguanide, 98%
  • Biomol-NT_000139
  • DivK1c_000282
  • DivK1c_000749
  • N-Phenyltriimidodicarbonic diamide
  • 1-carbamimidoyl-3-phenyl-guanidine
  • N -Phenylimidodicarbonimidic diamide,
  • N-diaminomethylene-N''-phenylguanidine
Show all 32 synonyms
  • Sdccgsbi-0050960.p004
  • 1-(diaminomethylene)-2-phenyl-guanidine
  • Br J Pharmacol 90: 229 (1987)
  • amino[imino(phenylamino)methyl]carboxamidine
  • 1-(diaminomethylidene)-2-phenylguanidine hydrochloride
  • 1-(Diaminomethylidene)-2-phenyl-guanidine hydrochloride
  • Phenylbiguanide (N-Phenylbiguanide, PBG, 1-Phenylbiguanide)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
177.21 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
177.1014 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-0.09calc.
Topological polar surface area
102.8 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
1calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
13calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Pharmacological actions

  • Analgesics
  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Serotonin Receptor Agonists

Roles

  • central nervous system drug
  • pharmaceutical

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Phenylbiguanide is traded under.

HS 2925.29Indicative HS code

Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other

World exports in 2024
$1.8B
+12.4% vs 2023, imports $1.84B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.9%
  2. France * partner reported15.5%
  3. Germany9.1%
Top importers
  1. United States13.3%
  2. China13.0%
  3. Brazil9.7%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Phenylbiguanide is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Phenylbiguanide, based on the data on this page

What is Phenylbiguanide?

Phenyl biguanide is a member of the class of biguanides that is biguanide in which one of the terminal nitrogen atoms is substituted by a phenyl group. It has a role as a central nervous system drug. It is functionally related to a biguanide.

What is the CAS number of Phenylbiguanide?

The CAS registry number of Phenylbiguanide is 102-02-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Phenylbiguanide?

The molecular formula of Phenylbiguanide is C8H11N5 and its molar mass is 177.21 g/mol.

What is Phenylbiguanide used for?

Known uses and roles of Phenylbiguanide include analgesics and antipyretics in pharmaceuticals, antidiabetics in pharmaceuticals, cns agents in pharmaceuticals, central nervous system drug, pharmaceutical and 3 more.

Is Phenylbiguanide hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Phenylbiguanide is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Phenylbiguanide?

Phenylbiguanide is usually classified under HS code 292529 (Imines and their derivatives, salts thereof, other). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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