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.

DUI

D019791 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0029365

Předchozí užití

Guanidines (1974-1997)

Historická pozn.

98; use GUANIDINE (NM) 1974-97

Veřejná pozn.

98; GUANIDINE was indexed under GUANIDINES 1974-97