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Stronger chaotropic agent than Guanidine Hydrochloride. Used in total RNA preparation as ‘guanidinium solution’.
Catalog #	G9020
	Guanidine Thiocyanate is used as a common protein denaturant in the purification and extraction of mRNA, nucleic acids and proteins from cellular material, acting as a strong RNase inhibitor, protecting cellular transcripts from degradation during tissue extraction.
Purity	99%
	Appearance: White, crystalline powder
	Solubility: Colorless, clear, complete
	Absorbance:
	280nm: 0.1
	410nm: 0.05
	Melting Point: 120 ± 2.5°C
	Iron: 0.0001%
	Heavy Metals: 0.0001%
	RNase: None Detected
	DNase: None Detected
	Protease: None Detected
CAS Number	593-84-0
Molecular Formula	CH5N3•HSCN
Molecular Weight	118.16
Important Note	This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.
Alternate names	Guanidine isothiocyanate, Aminomethanamidine thiocyanate