Technical Data

G9020
CAS Number
593-84-0
Grade
Molecular Biology Grade
Molecular Formula
CH5N3•HSCN
Molecular Weight
118.16
EU Commodity Code
38220090
UN DOT Shipping
UN1759 PGIII
Shipping Temp
RT
Storage Temp
RT
Guanidine Thiocyanate (GuSCN)
Guanidine isothiocyanate; Aminomethanamidine thiocyanate, Guanidinium thiocyanate

Stronger chaotropic agent than Guanidine Hydrochloride. Used in total RNA preparation as ‘guanidinium solution’. 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.

Synonyms
Guanidine isothiocyanate; Aminomethanamidine thiocyanate, Guanidinium thiocyanate
CAS Number
593-84-0
Molecular Formula
CH5N3•HSCN
Molecular Weight
118.16
Purity
≥99%
Appearance
White, crystalline powder
Solubility (6M, Water)
Colorless, clear, complete
Absorbance (6M)
280nm: ≤0.8 300nm: ≤0.1 410nm: ≤0.1
pH (1M)
4.5-7.0
Melting Point
115-121ºC
Heavy Metals
≤0.0005%
RNase
None Detected
DNase
None Detected
Protease
None Detected
Storage
RT. Hygroscopic. Keep tightly closed and desiccated.
Important Note
Toxicity and Hazards
 

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

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