Guanidine thiocyanate
CAS Number593-84-0
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight118.16 g/mol
Guanidine thiocyanate
What is Guanidine thiocyanate?
Guanidine thiocyanate is a chemical compound with CAS number 593-84-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant; solubilizes cells.
Specifications
Linear Formula
NH2C(=NH)NH2 · HSCN
Molecular Weight
118.16 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99%
Impurities
DNases, none detected
RNases, none detected
insoluble matter, passes filter test
phosphatases, none detected
proteases, none detected
Density
1.103 g/mL at 20 °C
Safety Information
GHS05
GHS07Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 + H312 + H332-H314-H412
Precautionary Statements
P273-P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Required PPE
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
Melting Point
120-122 °C(lit.)
Anion Traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤500 mg/kg
sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg
Cation Traces
Ba: ≤5 ppm
Fe: ≤5 ppm
K: ≤0.005%
Na: ≤0.5%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤5 ppm
EC Number
209-812-1
WGK Germany
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