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Guanidine acetate
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Guanidine acetate is a white crystalline organic compound used primarily as a chaotropic agent in protein denaturation studies, a reagent in chemical synthesis, and a stabilizer in pharmaceutical formulations. It is also employed in biochemical research for its ability to disrupt hydrogen bonds and as a precursor in the production of other guanidine derivatives. This chemical has a CAS number of 593-87-3, with the molecular formula NH2C(=NH)NH2 · CH3COOH and a molecular weight of 119.12. It can be stored safely at ambient conditions and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies guanidine acetate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 75932230
- CAS Number
- 593-87-3
- IUPAC Name
- acetic acid;guanidine
- EC Number
- 209-814-2
- Molecular Formula
- NH2C(=NH)NH2 · CH3COOH
- Molecular Weight
- 119.12
- Exact Mass
- 119.0695
- SMILES
- CC(=O)O.C(=N)(N)N
- InChIKey
- DXTIKTAIYCJTII-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C2H4O2.CH5N3/c1-2(3)4;2-1(3)4/h1H3,(H,3,4);(H5,2,3,4)
- PubChem CID
- 2724684
Synonyms
- acetic acid--guanidine (1/1)
- acetic acid;guanidine
- amino(imino)methanaminium acetate
- carbamimidoylammonium;acetate
- Guanidine acetate salt
- Guanidine, acetate (1:1)
- Guanidine, monoacetate
- Guanidinium acetate
- guanidinium monoacetate
Frequently asked questions
What is guanidine acetate commonly used for?
Guanidine acetate is primarily used as a chaotropic agent in protein denaturation studies, as a reagent in organic synthesis, and in the preparation of other guanidine derivatives.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of guanidine acetate?
The chemical formula is **NH₂C(=NH)NH₂ · CH₃COOH**, and the molecular weight is **119.12 g/mol**.
How should guanidine acetate be stored?
Store guanidine acetate at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture and incompatible substances.
What grades of guanidine acetate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies **analytical grade** guanidine acetate, suitable for research and laboratory applications.
Can Molekula supply guanidine acetate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide guanidine acetate in **bulk quantities** upon request, subject to availability and order specifications.
What documentation comes with an order of guanidine acetate?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.