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
| M | 118.16 |
|---|---|
| m.p | 118-122 °C |
Product specificities
| White crystalline powder | Complying |
| Solub. (6M/Water) Clear colorless sol. | Complying |
| Melting point | 118-121°C |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | <= 0.0005% |
| pH (1M in water) | 5-7 |
| Assay (T dry) | >= 99% |
| UV Abs. 280nm (6M) | <= 1AU |
| DNase activity | Not detected |
| RNase activity | Not detected |
| Protease activity | Not detected |
