Guanidine nitrate

Synonym(s):Guanidinium nitrate

CAS NO.：506-93-4
Empirical Formula: CH6N4O3
Molecular Weight: 122.08
MDL number: MFCD00013028
EINECS: 208-060-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13

What is Guanidine nitrate?

Chemical properties

solid

The Uses of Guanidine nitrate

Guanidine nitrate is the salt formed from guanidine and nitric acid and has been used as a high energy fuel used in gas generators and propellant applications.

The Uses of Guanidine nitrate

Guanidine nitrate has been used:

in ammonium nitrate explosive formulations and in various propellant applications including triple-base gun propellants
to examine the vapor signatures of the nitrate salts of guanidine by isothermal thermogravimetric method

General Description

Guanidine nitrate (GN) is an explosive used by the military and commercial sectors. Decomposition of guanidine nitrate has been investigated.

Hazard

Strong oxidant, may ignite organic materials on contact, may explode by shock or heat.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of Guanidine nitrate

Melting point:	213-215 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	227.45°C (rough estimate)
Density	1.44
vapor pressure	0Pa at 25℃
refractive index	1.4164 (estimate)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	water: soluble50mg/mL, clear to very slightly hazy, colorless
pka	10.2[at 20 ℃]
PH	4.9 (165g/l, H2O, 25℃)
Water Solubility	130 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck	14,4562
BRN	3596600
Stability:	May explode if heated. May be shock sensitive.
CAS DataBase Reference	506-93-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Guanidine nitrate (506-93-4)

Safety information for Guanidine nitrate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Over Circle Oxidizers GHS03 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H272:Oxidising liquids;Oxidising solids H302:Acute toxicity,oral H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220:Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.