Guanidine thiocyanate (Guanidine Isothiocyanate)

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During cell lysis and the extraction of DNA or RNA, denaturing enzymes such as DNase and RNase are released. To prevent DNA or RNA denaturation, the chaotropic agent, Guanadine thiocyanate is the preferred agent for use during cell lysis, and for DNA or RNA extraction. This is because of its strong ability to irreversibly inhibit the activity of DNase and RNase.

Guanadine thiocyanate has also been effective in deactivating enveloped viruses; however, it demonstrates far less effectiveness in nonenveloped viruses.


Product Specifications
Guanidine thiocyanate
Guanidine Isothiocyanate

Formula:CH5N3HSCN

MW:118.16 g/mol

Color/Purity:White to slightly off-white crystalline powder
Forms a colorless, clear solution when dissolved 35% in water or forms a colorless, clear precipitate (carbonate) when dissolved 20% in acetone.

PubChem Chemical ID:21226105

Storage/Handling:Store desiccated at room temperature. Protect from light.

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International shipments MUST be shipped by air (including Canada and Mexico). Shipments of 25 g, 50 g and 100 g will be shipped as multiples of 25 g units to qualify for the small quantity exception. 500 g pack sizes are a hazardous shipment and will incur a hazmat fee, which we estimate to be $65.

Guanidine thiocyanate (Guanidine Isothiocyanate)

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Catalog Number:
G-210-50
CAS Number:
593-84-0
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    Description

    During cell lysis and the extraction of DNA or RNA, denaturing enzymes such as DNase and RNase are released. To prevent DNA or RNA denaturation, the chaotropic agent, Guanadine thiocyanate is the preferred agent for use during cell lysis, and for DNA or RNA extraction. This is because of its strong ability to irreversibly inhibit the activity of DNase and RNase.

    Guanadine thiocyanate has also been effective in deactivating enveloped viruses; however, it demonstrates far less effectiveness in nonenveloped viruses.


    Product Specifications
    Guanidine thiocyanate
    Guanidine Isothiocyanate

    Formula:CH5N3HSCN

    MW:118.16 g/mol

    Color/Purity:White to slightly off-white crystalline powder
    Forms a colorless, clear solution when dissolved 35% in water or forms a colorless, clear precipitate (carbonate) when dissolved 20% in acetone.

    PubChem Chemical ID:21226105

    Storage/Handling:Store desiccated at room temperature. Protect from light.

    N.B.
    International shipments MUST be shipped by air (including Canada and Mexico). Shipments of 25 g, 50 g and 100 g will be shipped as multiples of 25 g units to qualify for the small quantity exception. 500 g pack sizes are a hazardous shipment and will incur a hazmat fee, which we estimate to be $65.

    Product Specifications

    Catalog ID: G-210
    CAS #: 593-84-0
    Formula: CH5N3HSCN
    MW: 118.16 g/mol
    Storage/handling: Store desiccated at room temperature. Protect from light.
    UN number: 1759
    group number: III
    item class: 8
    PubChem Chemical ID: 65046
    IUPAC Name: guanidine;thiocyanic acid
    InChI: InChI=1S/CH5N3.CHNS/c2-1(3)4;2-1-3/h(H5,2,3,4);3H
    InChIKey: ZJYYHGLJYGJLLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    SMILES: C(#N)S.C(=N)(N)N

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