Molekula
Guanidine thiocyanate 6M aqueous solution
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Guanidine thiocyanate is a powerful chaotropic agent primarily used for disrupting hydrogen bonds in nucleic acid extraction protocols, such as in RNA/DNA isolation. It dissolves cells efficiently, enabling high-yield purification. This 6M aqueous solution has a CAS number of 593-84-0, a molecular formula of NH2C(=NH)NH2 · HSCN, and a molecular weight of 118.16. Store at ambient temperature, but handle with caution—it carries a "Danger" signal word due to its hazardous nature. Molekula supplies Guanidine Thiocyanate 6M aqueous solution from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Semi waxy white solid with liquid(room temperature) - Clear colourless liquid(at 40C) |
| Assay | 5.8-6.2M |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Base |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90033254 |
| CAS Number | 593-84-0 |
| IUPAC Name | guanidine;thiocyanic acid |
| EC Number | 209-812-1 |
| Molecular Formula | NH2C(=NH)NH2 · HSCN |
| Molecular Weight | 118.16 |
| Exact Mass | 118.0313 |
| SMILES | C(#N)S.C(=N)(N)N |
| InChIKey | ZJYYHGLJYGJLLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/CH5N3.CHNS/c2-1(3)4;2-1-3/h(H5,2,3,4);3H |
| PubChem CID | 65046 |
| UN Number | UN1760 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2925.29.9000 |
| Tariff Code | 2925290090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- EUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
- EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
- H302 + H312 + H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
- H314 (sub cat. 1C) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- 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)
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Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is guanidine thiocyanate 6M aqueous solution commonly used for?
This solution is primarily used for RNA/DNA extraction and purification in molecular biology, particularly in the chaotropic lysis of cells to disrupt hydrogen bonding.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of guanidine thiocyanate?
The formula is **NH₂C(=NH)NH₂ · HSCN**, and the molecular weight is **118.16 g/mol** (for the anhydrous form; the aqueous solution's effective concentration is 6M).
How should guanidine thiocyanate 6M solution be stored?
Store at **ambient temperature** in a tightly sealed container, away from incompatible substances like oxidizing agents or strong acids.
What grade or purity is available for this product?
Molekula supplies this as a **high-purity analytical grade** solution, suitable for molecular biology applications requiring consistent performance.
Can Molekula supply guanidine thiocyanate in bulk quantities?
Yes, we offer bulk packaging options—please contact our sales team for custom quantities and pricing.
What documentation comes with an order of guanidine thiocyanate?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.
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