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
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Solubility (6M in Water) | Clear colorless solution |
| Melting point | 118-121°C |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | max. 0.0005% |
| pH (1M in water) | 5-7 |
| Assay (T, dry) | min. 99% |
| A280nm (6M) | max. 1AU |
| DNase activity | Not detected |
| RNase activity | Not detected |
| Protease activity | Not detected |
