Detailed Introduction
Name:Guanidine thiocyanate
CAS No.: 593-84-0
MF: C2H6N4S;CH5N3.HSCN
MW: 118.16
Purity: 99%min
Guanidine thiocyanate, CAS No: 593-84-0, is a pharmaceutical intermediate used in COVID-19 testing reagent.
Specs:
Appearance:White crystals
Assay:99%min
Water:0.5%max
PH(11.8% in water):4.5-7.5
Melting point:115-121degC
Cd:5mg/kg max
Co:5mg/kg max
Cr:5mg/kg max
Cu:5mg/kg max
Fe:5mg/kg max
Mg:5mg/kg max
Mn:5mg/kg max
Ni:5mg/kg max
Pb:5mg/kg max
DNase:None detected
RNase:None detected
Protease:None detectedGuanidine thiocyanate is a denaturing agent and is used routinely in RNA isolation. It is used as a storage buffer for whole blood samples. Guanidine thiocyanate inactivates nucleases and is ideal for storing and freezing fecal samples for DNA studies.