Guanidine thiocyanate (CAS 593-84-0) is a chaotropic salt. It is a white crystalline powder highly soluble in water, widely used for RNA and DNA extraction, protein denaturation, and as a biochemical reagent in molecular biology workflows.
Guanidine thiocyanate
Category:Organic Intermediates
CAS No.:593-84-0
Product Grade: Industrial Grade
Purity / Assay: 99%
Molecular Formula:C₂H₆N₄S
Molecular Weight:118.16
EINECS No.:209-812-1
Synonym(s):Guanidinium thiocyanate; Guanidine isothiocyanate; GTC
Guanidine thiocyanate (CAS 593-84-0) is a chaotropic salt. It is a white crystalline powder highly soluble in water, widely used for RNA and DNA extraction, protein denaturation, and as a biochemical reagent in molecular biology workflows.
1. Used as a chaotropic agent for RNA and DNA extraction, including guanidinium thiocyanate-phenol-chloroform protocols.
2. Serves as a protein denaturant and RNase inhibitor in molecular biology and cell-lysis workflows.
3. Applied in viral inactivation, nucleic acid stabilization and sample preparation for diagnostic testing.
4. Functions as a laboratory reagent for biochemical research requiring strong chaotropic and solubilizing effects.
25kg/bag; 25kg/drum
CAS No.: 593-84-0
Product Name: Guanidine thiocyanate
Purity / Assay:99%
Molecular Formula:C₂H₆N₄S
Molecular Weight:118.16
EINECS No.:209-812-1
Synonym(s):Guanidinium thiocyanate; Guanidine isothiocyanate; GTC
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