Synthesis and properties of novel guanidine bases. N,N′,N″-Tris(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-guanidine

The synthesis of novel N,N′,N″-tris(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-guanidine 1 and X-ray structure of its hexafluorophosphate salt are described. The hydrogen bonding in protonated 1 is also discussed.