Guanidine Thiocyanate CAS 593-84-0

Product Name	Guanidine Thiocyanate
Synonyms	Guanidine isothiocyanate; Guanidinium Isothiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, compd. with guanidine (1:1); GTC; guanidine thiocyanate (1:1); 2-(cyanosulfanyl)guanidine
Molecular Formula	C2H4N4S
Molecular Weight	116.145
CAS Registry Number	593-84-0
Molecular Structure
Product Application	Mainly used in biological medicine, chemical reagents, etc

Names and Identifiers

Name: Guanidine Thiocyanate

Synonyms: Guanidine isothiocyanate; Guanidinium Isothiocyanate; Thiocyanic acid, compd. with guanidine (1:1); GTC; guanidine thiocyanate (1:1); 2-(cyanosulfanyl)guanidine

CAS: 593-84-0

Chemical Properties

Molecular Formula: C₂H₄N₄S

Molar Mass: 116.145

Density: 1.103g/mLat 20°C

Melting Point: 120-122°C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 290.6°C at 760 mmHg

Water Solubility:Soluble in water and ethanol

Appearance:White crystal or crystalline powder

Color:White or colorless

Production Usage

guanidine thiocyanate can be used as a Biochemical reagent and a pharmaceutical intermediate. 

It is used for degreasing in oil industry, as a strong lipid degradation agent in daily chemical industry, and as a cell membrane breaking agent in biological pharmacy.
mainly used in biological medicine, chemical reagents, etc.
Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant, used for denaturation and lysis of cells; Extraction of RNA and DNA.

Safety and Storage

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Causes burns