C2H6N4S

Guanidine thiocyanate Molecular biology

Guanidine thiocyanate is a chaotropic agent and strong denaturant. Guanidine thiocyanate solubilise cells. It is suitable for the isolation of RNA from cell extracts.

Main characteristics

M118.16
m.p118-122 °C

Product specificities

AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Solubility (6M in Water)Clear colorless solution
Melting point118-121°C
Heavy metals (as Pb)max. 0.0005%
pH (1M in water)5-7
Assay (T, dry)min. 99%
A280nm (6M)max. 1AU
DNase activityNot detected
RNase activityNot detected
Protease activityNot detected

Cat. n° 074123

Synonym : Guanidinium rhodanide, Guanidinium thiocyanate
Formula : C2H6N4S
CAS : 593-84-0
EC : 209-812-1
UN : 1759
<h5>C<sub>2</sub>H<sub>6</sub>N<sub>4</sub>S</h5>

Standard pack

074123596 x 500gHDPE (500g)
074123916 x 1kgHDPE (1kg)

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