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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%, for biochemistry

Catalog No. AC411111000
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Quantity:
100 g
250 g
1 kg
Packaging:
Plastic bottle

Description

CAS: 593-84-0 | CH5N3·CHNS | 118.16 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Guanidine thiocyanate is a useful tool for RNA isolation and protein solubilization. It is involved in the quantification of mRNA from hepatocytes. It acts as a medium for blood smaple lystae in order to maintain the integrity of nucleic acid. It is a chaotropic agent, mainly involved in the extraction of DNA and RNA. It is utilized to deactivate the influenza virus.

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 593-84-0
Molecular Formula CH5N3·CHNS
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 118.16
MDL Number MFCD00013027

Specifications

Absorbance (3M soln. in water), 0.05 max. at 300nm, (3 M soln. in water), (3 M soln. in water) at 0nm
Melting Point 118°C to 122°C
Color White or Colorless
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 98.5% min. (Argentometry)
Packaging Plastic bottle
Linear Formula NH2C(NH)NH2·HSCN
Quantity 100 g
UN Number 3261
Solubility Information (3 M in water) Clear colorless
Vapor Pressure Negligible
Formula Weight 118.16
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material Guanidine thiocyanate, 0.99
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Skin corrosion/irritation (category 1), Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic category 3), Acute toxicity (category 4)
Hazard Statement Corrosive to the respiratory tract, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas, Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects, Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
EINECSNumber 209-812-1
RTECSNumber XL1225000
TSCA TSCA
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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