Properties
Description
Aminoguanidine hydrochloride, soluble in DMSO and water and insoluble in ethanol, is a diamine oxidase and nitric oxide synthase inhibitor. The molecular weight of the compound is 110.55, and its molecular formula is CH6N4·HCl.
Molecular Formula
CH6N4·HCl
Impurities
Free from inappropriate visible particulates, foreign matter, discoloration, or other defects.
Solubility
In vitro: DMSO (warmed): 21 mg/mL (189.95 mM); Water: 21 mg/mL (189.95 mM); Ethanol: insoluble
Identity
Confirmed by NMR/HPLC/MS.
Applications
Aminoguanidine hydrochloride can be studied extensively for its potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of diabetic complications and neurodegenerative disorders.