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This section provides an overview for cyanamides as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 cyanamide manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cyanamide companies as of December, 2024: 1.KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC., 2.Merck, 3.Ningxia Darong Chemicals & Metallurgy Co., Ltd..
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Cyanamide, also known as amidocyanogen, cyanogenamide, carbamonitrile, or carbamic nitrile, is an amide derived from cyanogen.
Cyanamide is utilized as a deterrent for alcohol consumption, promoting sobriety by causing unpleasant sensations upon alcohol intake. This effect is due to cyanamide's inhibition of acetaldehyde breakdown, leading to its accumulation and the onset of symptoms like facial flushing, nausea, and dizziness. These adverse effects, appearing within five minutes and lasting up to 24 hours, discourage alcohol consumption.
Common side effects include nausea and headache. Immediate medical consultation is recommended for severe side effects such as skin disorders or liver function impairment.
As a pesticide and fertilizer, the calcium salt of cyanamide enhances agricultural productivity. It gradually transforms into urea and ammonia, contributing to soil fertility with its insecticidal and fungicidal properties.
Cyanamide, a colorless crystalline solid, has a molecular formula of CH2N2 and a molecular weight of 42.04. Notable for its solubility in polar solvents, cyanamide has a melting point of 45°C and a boiling point of 260°C. Its acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 10.3 indicates its strength as an acid.
Cyanamide and carbodiimide are related isomers, with cyanamide converting to dicyandiamide in basic solutions.
Produced through various chemical reactions, including the action of water on calcium cyanamide or the reaction with acetic acid, cyanamide can be refined through recrystallization.
Cyanamide is subject to various national laws and regulations, including those related to poisonous substances and environmental management.
Mixing with strong oxidizers should be avoided, and protective measures should be taken to prevent skin irritation. In case of fire, appropriate extinguishing agents include carbon dioxide and water spray.
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Alzchem Group AG, originally founded in 1908, is a specialty chemicals supplier with sites in Trostberg, Schalchen, Hart and Waldkraiburg, located in Germany. The company's products are linked to relevant social developments such as sustainability, climate protection, healthy aging, and securing the world’s food supply. They form a production network that conserves resources, saves energy, reduces emissions, transport costs and uses the synergies of an integrated infrastructure. They produce at a total of four sites in the Southeast Bavarian chemical triangle and at the site in Sundsvall (Sweden), with sales companies in Atlanta (USA), Shanghai (China) and Coventry (England).
Kanto Chemical Co. Inc., founded in 1944 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a reagent manufacturer with overseas affiliates in other countries, including China, France, USA, Taiwan, and Malaysia. Its product portfolio includes analytical reagents, ionic liquids, Iodine compounds, ultra-pure chemicals, and water analysis kits. The company is also developing regenerative medicine and genetics reagents and has over 50,000 products. It has several certifications, including ISO 9001, acquired in 1994, making it the first Japanese company in the reagent industry. Other certifications are ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO/IEC 17025.
Merck, started in 1668 and based in Darmstadt, Germany, is a supplier of solutions and services for research, development, and manufacture of pharmaceutical and biotechnological drug therapies. The company serves the life science industry and has a broad portfolio of 300,000 products, including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial microbiology, reagent, life science research, and water purification products. It is available in 66 countries, brings together six brands, and has several ISO certifications, including ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, and ISO 50001.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC. |
46.7%
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| 2 | Merck |
33.3%
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| 3 | Ningxia Darong Chemicals & Metallurgy Co., Ltd. |
6.7%
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| 4 | AlzChem, LLC |
6.7%
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| 5 | Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd |
6.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cyanamide page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 25.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 25.0% |
China
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1 | 25.0% |
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India
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1 | 25.0% |
