A strong organic base existing primarily as guanidium ions at physiological pH. It is found in the urine as a normal product of protein metabolism. It is also used in laboratory research as a protein denaturant. (From Martindale, the Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed and Merck Index, 12th ed) It is also used in the treatment of myasthenia and as a fluorescent probe in HPLC.
Also Known As:
Guanidine Nitrate; Guanidine Sulfate; Guanidinium; Guanidine Monohydrate; Guanidine Monohydrobromide; Guanidine Monohydrochloride; Guanidine Monohydroiodine; Guanidine Phosphate; Guanidine Sulfate (1:1); Guanidine Sulfate (2:1); Guanidine Sulfite (1:1); Guanidium Chloride; Chloride, Guanidinium; Chloride, Guanidium; Hydrochloride, Guanidine; Monohydrate, Guanidine; Monohydrobromide, Guanidine; Monohydrochloride, Guanidine; Monohydroiodine, Guanidine; Nitrate, Guanidine; Phosphate, Guanidine; Sulfate, Guanidine; Guanidine Hydrochloride; Guanidinium Chloride