Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Suitable as denaturing agent for proteins. Guanidine thiocyanate is a stronger denaturant than guanidine hydrochloride.

Chaotropic agent and strong denaturant; solubilizes cells.

Suitable as denaturing agent for proteins. Guanidine thiocyanate is a stronger denaturant than guanidine hydrochloride.

General description

Guanidine thiocyanate is chaotropic salts which lyse cells and along with nuclease binding matrix it is also seen to inhibit nuclease activity during extraction of DNA. It works as a strong RNase inhibitor in extraction buffers.

Other Notes

For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Physical form

Crystals

Specifications

Absorbance: A₃₀₀ and A₄₁₀ ≤0.10 (6 M in H₂O) eachFormula: CH₅N₃ x HSCN