Description
Guanidine thiocyanate
Guanidine thiocyanate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Guanidine thiocyanate
CAS No.: 593-84-0
Molecular Fomula: CH5N3.CHNS
Molecular weight: 118.16
Chemical Structure:
Appearance: White crystals
Assay: 99.5%min
Guanidine thiocyanate Typical Properties
Item
Specification
Appearance
White crystals
Assay
99.5% min
Ammonium sales
0.20% max
Water
0.50% max
Ash
0.30% max
Solubility
Clear and haze free
Melting point
118.0 to 121.0℃
PH (11.8% in water)
5.0 to 7.0
Absorbance (280nm) 3M in water
0.4 max
Absorbance (300nm) 3M in water
0.05 max
Cd
≤5mg/kg
Co
≤5mg/kg
Cr
≤5mg/kg
Cu
≤5mg/kg
Fe
≤5mg/kg
Mg
≤5mg/kg
Mn
≤5mg/kg
Ni
≤5mg/kg
Pb
≤5mg/kg
DNase
None detected
RNase
None detected
Protease
None detected
Guanidine thiocyanate Usage
Mainly used in biomedicine, chemical reagents, etc.
Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant for denaturation of lysed cells; extraction of RNA and DNA.
Guanidine thiocyanate Packaging
25kgs per drum or 25kgs per carton.