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Guanidine
Medical Definition: | 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 Called: | Guanidine Phosphate,Guanidine Sulfate,Guanidine Sulfate (1:1),Guanidine Monohydrate,Guanidine Monohydroiodine,Guanidine Nitrate,Guanidine Monohydrobromide,Guanidine Hydrochloride,Guanidine Sulfate (2:1),Guanidine Sulfite (1:1) |
CAS Number: | 113-00-8 |
Previously Indexed: | Guanidines (1974-1997) |
Guanidine Medical Definitions and Terms
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