Guanidine hydrochloride
Also known as: Guanidinium chloride, Aminomethanamidine hydrochloride, Aminoformamidine hydrochloride, Guanidine monohydrochloride, Guanidine chloride, Guanidinium hydrochloride, GdmCl, GUHY
Guanidine hydrochloride (CAS 50-01-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula CH6ClN3 and a molecular weight of 95.531 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 180-185 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 132.9ºC at 760 mmHg and a density of 1.18 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.). It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H332 — Harmful if inhaled and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 50-01-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-44530-7
- Molecular Formula
- CH6ClN3
- Molecular Weight
- 95.531 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | 180-185 °C(lit.) |
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| Boiling Point | 132.9ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.18 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Exact Mass | 95.025024 |
| PSA | 75.89000 |
| LogP | 1.14090 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.465 |
| Storage Conditions | Store at RT. |
| Additional Property | 2280 g/L (20 ºC) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Hagihara, Y., et al., Guanidine hydrochloride-induced folding of proteins. J Mol Biol, 1993. 231(2): p. 180-4. [2]. Jung, G. and D.C. Masison, Guanidine hydrochloride inhibits Hsp104 activity in vivo: a possible explanation for its effect in curing yeast prions. Curr Microbiol, 2001. 43(1): p. 7-10. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2925290090 |
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| Summary | 2925290090 other imines and their derivatives; salts thereof。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:6.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Guanidine hydrochloride?
The CAS number of Guanidine hydrochloride is 50-01-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Guanidine hydrochloride?
Guanidine hydrochloride has molecular formula CH6ClN3 and molecular weight 95.531 g/mol.
Is Guanidine hydrochloride hazardous?
Guanidine hydrochloride has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H332 — Harmful if inhaled; H315 — Causes skin irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Guanidine hydrochloride?
For Guanidine hydrochloride, Upstream Products: Urea, Carbon tetrachloride, Ammonia; Downstream Products: Methyl 2-aminopyrimidine-5-carboxylate, 2-Amino-5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-3H-quinazolin-4-one, 5-Methylpyrimidin-2-amine.
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