Introduction
Guanidine thiocyanate Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant; solubilizes cells. Guanidine 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. It is used in combination with phenol−chloroform in RNA extraction.
General Information
| Cas No. | 593-84-0 |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99% |
| Molecular Weight | 118.16 |
| Formula | C2H6N4S |
| Solubility | Soluble in water (6M) |
| Storage instruction | Storage at RT. Avoid light and moisture. |
CHEMICAL STRUCTURE
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