Guanabenz
[CAS 5051-62-7]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Circulatory system medication >> Antihypertensive drug
• Name: Guanabenz
• Synonyms: Guanabenz; N-(2,6-Dichlorobenzylidene)-N'-amidinohydrazine; NSC 68982; Wy 8678; [(2,6-Dichlorobenzylidene)amino]guanidine
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈Cl₂N₄
• Molecular Weight: 231.08
• CAS Registry Number: 5051-62-7
• EC Number: 225-750-8

Properties

• Solubility: Very slightly soluble (0.11 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.49±0.1 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 228 °C (decomp)^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2020 ACD/Labs)

^** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332