Description

Guanine Hydrochloride Hydrate is a high-purity derivative of the nucleobase guanine, commonly used as a critical biochemical building block. This compound is essential for research and development in life sciences, offering a stable and soluble form of guanine for various synthetic and analytical applications. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical researchers, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic institutions working on nucleic acid chemistry, antiviral agents, and molecular biology.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key starting material in the synthesis of nucleoside analogs and antiviral drugs.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a substrate or standard in enzymatic studies, metabolic pathway analysis, and genetic research.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: A component in the production of reagents for molecular diagnostics and in vitro testing kits.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in HPLC, LC-MS, and other chromatographic methods for quality control.
• Cell Culture & Media Supplement: Used in specialized cell culture media formulations that require specific nucleotide precursors.
• Cosmetic Ingredient: Found in high-end skincare formulations for its purported skin-conditioning properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Guanine Hydrochloride Hydrate
CAS No.	6027-81-2
Molecular Formula	C5H6ClN5O · xH2O
Molecular Weight	181.59 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one hydrochloride hydrate; 2-Aminohypoxanthine hydrochloride hydrate; Guanine HCl hydrate; 6-Oxypurine hydrochloride hydrate; Guaninium chloride hydrate
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Quality Control

Our Guanine Hydrochloride Hydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤12.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.