Synonyms: Guanidinium rhodanide; Guanidinium thiocyanate
Formula: NH2C(=NH)NH2 · HSCN
Formula Weight: 118.16
CAS No.: 593-84-0
Purity: ≥99%
Application: Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant; solubilizes cells.
Supplemental Hazard Statements: Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Assay: ≥99%
Cation Traces: K: ≤0.005%
Foreign Activity: DNase, RNase, none detected
Grade: for molecular biology
MP: 120-122°C(lit.)