Guanidine thiocyanate Details
Chemical Name: Guanidine thiocyanate (GTC)
CAS No.: 593-84-0
EINECS : 209-812-1
Molecular Formula:CH5N3.CHNS
Catalogue : denaturing agent
Guanidine thiocyanate Properties
| Item | Specification |
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Assay | ≥99.5% |
| Ammonium sales | ≤0.20% |
| Water | ≤0.50% |
| Ash | ≤0.30% |
| Solubility | Clear and haze free |
| Melting point | 118.0 -121.0℃ |
| PH (11.8% in water) | 5.0-7.0 |
| Absorbance (280nm) 3M in water | ≤0.40 |
| Absorbance (300nm) 3M in water | ≤0.05 |
| Cd,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Co,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Cr,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Cu,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Fe,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Mg,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Mn,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Ni,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| Pb,mg/kg | ≤5.0 |
| DNase | None detected |
| RNase | None detected |
| Protease | None detected |
Use
Guanidine thiocyanate is a material in biomedicine, chemical reagents.
GTC is used for chaotropic agent and strong denaturant for denaturation of lysed cells, also extraction of RNA and DNA.
Packaging
25kg/fiber drum
Storage
Store in a dry and ventilated place away from sunlight or water. shelf life:two years.
