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Guanine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Employed as a nucleobase incorporated into biological nucleic acids. Guanine is suitable reagent used to investigate the mechanism of electrochemical oxidation of guanine and adenine using a glassy carbon microelectrode and cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry. It may be used in the preparation of mixed-sequence peptide nucleic acid (PNA) monomers.
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Employed as a nucleobase incorporated into biological nucleic acids. Guanine is suitable reagent used to investigate the mechanism of electrochemical oxidation of guanine and adenine using a glassy carbon microelectrode and cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry. It may be used in the preparation of mixed-sequence peptide nucleic acid (PNA) monomers.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in ammonia-water, KOH solutions, dilute acids, and 1 N NaOH (0.1M).
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed in a well ventilated place.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | >300°C |
Quantity | 25 g |
Beilstein | 9680 |
Merck Index | 14,4564 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. Soluble in ammonia-water,KOH solutions,dilute acids,and 1 N NaOH (0.1M). |
IUPAC Name | 2-amino-6,7-dihydro-3H-purin-6-one |
Formula Weight | 151.13 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | Guanine |
Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10252783 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/10/2024 | A12024.14,A12024.36,A12024.22 |
10244887 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/12/2022 | A12024.14,A12024.36,A12024.22 |
10243006 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/08/2022 | A12024.14,A12024.36,A12024.22 |
P07930 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12024.14,A12024.36,A12024.22 |
C4031A | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A12024.14,A12024.36,A12024.22 |
Safety and Handling

- Guanine
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Guanine
RUO – Research Use Only
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