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Tiformin

Also known as 4-Guanidinobutanamide, 4-guanidinobutyramide, Tiformina

CAS 4210-97-3Formula C5H12N4OMolar mass 144.18 g/mol
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Tiformin chemical structure, C5H12N4O, CAS 4210-97-3
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CAS number
4210-97-3
Formula
C5H12N4O
Molar mass
144.18 g/mol
HS code
292529
Category
Amines and amides

What is Tiformin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-guanidinobutanamide is a butanamide having a guanidino group at the 4-position. It is a member of butanamides and a member of guanidines. It is a conjugate base of a 4-guanidiniumylbutanamide(1+).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
4-(diaminomethylideneamino)butanamide
CAS number
4210-97-3 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C5H12N4O
UNII
FZN0LJN8CC
InChIKey
YHVFECVVGNXFKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C5H12N4O/c6-4(10)2-1-3-9-5(7)8/h1-3H2,(H2,6,10)(H4,7,8,9)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(CC(=O)N)CN=C(N)N

Synonyms

  • 4-Guanidinobutanamide
  • 4-guanidinobutyramide
  • Tiformina
  • Tiformine
  • Tiforminum
  • HL-523 FREE BASE
  • 4-(carbamimidamido)butanamide
  • Tyformin
  • HL 523 [as hydrochloride]
  • Tiformine (INN-French)
  • Tiforminum (INN-Latin)
  • Tiformina (INN-Spanish)
  • 4-guanido-butyramide
  • Hl 523 (as hydrochloride)
  • HL 523
  • 4-carbamimidamidobutanamide
  • 4-(diaminomethylideneamino)butanamide
  • 4-guanidobutanamide
  • 4-[(Diaminomethylidene)amino]butanamide

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
144.18 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
144.1011 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.47calc.
Topological polar surface area
107.5 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.6calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

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Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Tiformin 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 Tiformin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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

What is Tiformin?

4-guanidinobutanamide is a butanamide having a guanidino group at the 4-position. It is a member of butanamides and a member of guanidines. It is a conjugate base of a 4-guanidiniumylbutanamide(1+).

What is the CAS number of Tiformin?

The CAS registry number of Tiformin is 4210-97-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Tiformin?

The molecular formula of Tiformin is C5H12N4O and its molar mass is 144.18 g/mol.

What is Tiformin used for?

Known uses and roles of Tiformin include building blocks in research and laboratory, saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, fungal metabolite and metabolite.

Is Tiformin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Tiformin 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 Tiformin?

Tiformin 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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