Thermo Scientific Chemicals Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%, for biochemistry

Product Code.	Quantity	Packaging	unitSize
10526602	100 g	Plastic bottle	100g
10423551	250 g	Plastic bottle	250g
10741244	1 kg	Plastic bottle	1kg

Product Code. 10526602 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. 411111000

Description

CAS: 593-84-0 | CH₅N₃·CHNS | 118.16 g/mol

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Guanidine thiocyanate is a useful tool for RNA isolation and protein solubilization. It is involved in the quantification of mRNA from hepatocytes. It acts as a medium for blood smaple lystae in order to maintain the integrity of nucleic acid. It is a chaotropic agent, mainly involved in the extraction of DNA and RNA. It is utilized to deactivate the influenza virus.

Solubility
Soluble in water and ethanol

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 593-84-0
• Molecular Formula: CH₅N₃·CHNS
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 118.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00013027

• Absorbance: (3M soln. in water), 0.05 max. at 300nm, (3 M soln. in water), (3 M soln. in water) at 0nm
• Melting Point: 118°C to 122°C
• Color: White or Colorless
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 98.5% min. (Argentometry)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: NH₂C(NH)NH₂·HSCN
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: 3261
• Solubility Information: (3 M in water) Clear colorless
• Formula Weight: 118.16
• Vapor Pressure: Negligible
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Guanidine thiocyanate, 0.99

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Guanidine thiocyanate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 C

Hazard Statement

• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H412-Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only