Molekula
Guanidine carbonate
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Guanidine carbonate is a white crystalline solid used in organic synthesis and as a reagent in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It serves as a source of guanidine for chemical reactions requiring basicity or nitrogen functionality. On an industrial scale, it is used to manufacture fine chemicals, as a processing aid, and as an ingredient in hair relaxer formulations. Available in powder form, it has a molecular weight of 180.17 g/mol, a CAS number of 593-85-1, and is stable at ambient temperatures. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture. Molekula supplies Guanidine carbonate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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1 kg — $93.40 per pack
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5 kg — $324.90 per pack
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Solid |
| Heavy metals | ≤10ppm |
| Identification | Conforms to reference |
| pH | 10-12.5 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.5% |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Sulphated Ash | ≤0.5% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 32431272 |
| CAS Number | 593-85-1 |
| IUPAC Name | carbonic acid;bis(guanidine) |
| EC Number | 209-813-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C3H12N6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.17 |
| Exact Mass | 180.0971 |
| SMILES | C(=N)(N)N.C(=N)(N)N.C(=O)(O)O |
| InChIKey | STIAPHVBRDNOAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/2CH5N3.CH2O3/c3*2-1(3)4/h2*(H5,2,3,4);(H2,2,3,4) |
| PubChem CID | 11650 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29252990 |
| Tariff Code | 2925290090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, English (US), French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- bis carbonate
- Bisguanidinium Carbonate; Diguanidinium Carbonate; Guanidinium Carbonate
- carbonic acid;guanidine
- diguanidine carbonate
- Diguanidiniumcarbonat
- Guanidine carbonate salt
- Guanidine carbonate(2:1)
- GUANIDINIUM CARBONATE
- guanidiniumcarbonat
- TUXRBQHZZFVXLV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Frequently asked questions
What is guanidine carbonate used for?
Guanidine carbonate is primarily used as a reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of guanidine derivatives and as a catalyst in various chemical reactions.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of guanidine carbonate?
The chemical formula is C3H12N6O3 and the molecular weight is 180.17 g/mol.
How should guanidine carbonate be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, protected from moisture and heat.
What grade of guanidine carbonate does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies guanidine carbonate in reagent grade, suitable for laboratory and industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply guanidine carbonate in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply guanidine carbonate in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a purchase of guanidine carbonate?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS), compliant with GHS standards.
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