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G9284

Sigma-Aldrich

Guanidine hydrochloride solution

Synonym(s):
Aminoformamidine hydrochloride, Guanidinium chloride, Guanidium chloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH5N3 · HCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
95.53
Beilstein:
3591990
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.55

Application

Guanidine hydrochloride solution has been used:
  • for protein denaturation
  • to homogenize hypothalamus, thalamus, prefrontal cortex, and brainstem samples for total β-amyloid (Aβ) extraction and Aβ42 quantification
  • as a chaotropic denaturant to treat human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) samples to study its effects on HIV-1 sensitivity and to assay protein stability

Packaging

100, 500 mL

Biochem/physiol Actions

Guanidine hydrochloride is an efficient chaotropic reagent. This denaturant participates in RNA isolation, globular protein denaturation, and protein refolding studies. It is appropriate for performing rapid and single-step affinity-purification mass spectrometry (AP-MS) experiments.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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