Guanidine thiocyanate
SKU: 04820991-CF
Guanidine Thiocyanate
Application Notes
Guanidine Thiocyanate is often used in the isolation of intact ribonucleic acid to eliminate RNase activity. A 4 M solution of guanidine thiocyanate irreversibly inactivates RNase. In the presence of guanidine thiocyanate, proteins dissolve readily, cellular structures disintegrate and nucleoproteins dissociate from nucleic acids, as protein secondary structure is lost.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Strong denaturant
| SKU | 04820991-CF |
| Alternate Names | Guanidinium rhodanide; Guanidinium thiocyanate |
| Application Notes | Guanidine Thiocyanate is often used in the isolation of intact ribonucleic acid to eliminate RNase activity. A 4 M solution of guanidine thiocyanate irreversibly inactivates RNase. In the presence of guanidine thiocyanate, proteins dissolve readily, cellular structures disintegrate and nucleoproteins dissociate from nucleic acids, as protein secondary structure is lost. |
| Base Catalog Number | 820991 |
| Beilstein Registry Number | 3563461 |
| CAS # | 593-84-0 |
| EC Number | 209-812-1 |
| Format | Crystalline Granules |
| Grade | Research grade |
| Hazard Statements | H302 + H312 + H332-H314-H412, Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. |
| Molecular Formula | CH5N3 • HSCN |
| Molecular Weight | 118.158 g/mol |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Gloves |
| Purity | >98% |
| Safety Symbol | GHS05, GHS07 |
| Sterilization of Solutions | Solutions can be sterilized by filtration using a 0.2 µm filter. |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
| UV Visible Absorbance | OD280 (6 M aq soln): <0.5 |