Guanidine hydrochloride, 99.5+%, Molecular Biology Grade, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

• Used for extraction of RNA.
• Preparation of high molecular weight genomic DNA.
• Solubilizing inclusion bodies.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

• Used for extraction of RNA
• Preparation of high molecular weight genomic DNA
• Solubilizing inclusion bodies

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-01-1
• Molecular Formula: CH6ClN3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 95.53
• MDL Number: MFCD00013026
• InChI Key: PJJJBBJSCAKJQF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: guanidine hydrochloride, guanidinium chloride, guanidine, monohydrochloride, aminoformamidine hydrochloride, aminomethanamidine hydrochloride, guanidine monohydrochloride, guanidine hcl, guanidine chloride, iminourea hydrochloride, carbamidine hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 5742
• ChEBI: CHEBI:32735
• IUPAC Name: guanidine;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C(=N)(N)N.Cl

• Melting Point: 185°C to 188°C
• Density: 1.344
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: (NH₂)₂C=NH·HCl
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 3591990
• Formula Weight: 95.53
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Guanidine Hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Guanidine hydrochloride, Molecular Biology Grade, Thermo Scientific

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Guanidine, hydrochloride

RUO – Research Use Only