Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%

Name: Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-003343

About Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%

Listed under CAS 593-84-0, Guanidine thiocyanate is a molecular biology reagent available from Vaqora Chemicals in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry grade with a typical assay of 99%. Formula C2H6N4S, molecular weight 118.16 g/mol. Systematically, it is named guanidine. Thiocyanic acid. Alternative names: Guanidinium rhodanide and Guanidinium thiocyanate.

In its supplied form it is white to off-white powder or crystals. Literature values give a melting point of 120-122 °C. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include electrophoresis, DNA/RNA workflows, protein analysis and molecular biology workflows. It is used across academic and industrial research and diagnostics and biotechnology.

Standard pack sizes are 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Electrophoresis
DNA/RNA workflows
Protein analysis
Molecular biology workflows

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-003343
CAS Number	593-84-0
IUPAC name	guanidine;thiocyanic acid
Molecular formula	C₂H₆N₄S
Molecular weight	118.16 g/mol
Exact mass	118.0313
Grade	Molecular Biology / Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29252990
InChIKey	ZJYYHGLJYGJLLN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C(#N)S.C(=N)(N)N
PubChem CID	65046

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Melting point	120-122 °C
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 3
TPSA	101 Å²
Synonyms	Guanidinium rhodanide, Guanidinium thiocyanate, Guanidinium isothiocyanate, Guanidine, monothiocyanate, guanidine isothiocyanate, Guandine thiocyanate, guanidinethiocyanate, guanidine thiocyanate solu-tion, Guanidine thiocyanate, Ultrapure, Guanidine thiocyanate, >=99.5%, Thiocyanic acid--guanidine (1/1), Guanidine thiocyanate, >=97.0% (AT)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302+H312+H332Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318Causes serious eye damage
H332Harmful if inhaled
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P321, P330, P362 + P364, P363, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% is 593-84-0. It is also known as Guanidinium rhodanide, Guanidinium thiocyanate, Guanidinium isothiocyanate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%?

Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% has the molecular formula C2H6N4S and a molecular weight of 118.16 g/mol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% can I order?

We supply Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% in Molecular Biology / Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Guanidine thiocyanate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Guanidine thiocyanate, 99% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.