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CAS 593-84-0 — Guanidine thiocyanate

Guanidine thiocyanate (CAS 593-84-0) is a highly effective chaotropic agent used primarily in molecular biology to disrupt hydrogen bonding in nucleic acids, facilitating RNA and protein extraction during sample preparation. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid with a molecular formula of CH₅N₃·CHNS and a molecular weight of 118.16 g/mol. Store at ambient conditions under dry conditions. The substance carries a **Danger** signal word due to its toxicity and corrosive properties. Molekula supplies Guanidine thiocyanate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

Also known as: Guanidine thiocyanate 6M aqueous solution · Guanidine thiocyanate BP