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guanidine thiocyanate
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Guanidines
Definition
: A family of iminourea derivatives. The parent compound has been isolated from mushrooms, corn germ, rice hulls, mussels, earthworms, and turnip juice. Derivatives may have antiviral and antifungal properties.
do not confuse with GUANINE
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guanidine thiocyanate [ GuSCN,guanidinium thiocyanate ]
a powerful chaotropic agent
593-84-0
*Guanidines
*Thiocyanates
Pharma Action
Disinfectants