Guanidinium bicarbonate

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Guanidinium bicarbonate
Names
IUPAC name
Guanidinium bicarbonate
Other names
Guanidine, carbonic acid salt
Guanidine bicarbonate
Guanidinium acid carbonate
Guanidinium hydrogen carbonate
Properties
C2H7N3O3
C(NH2)3HCO3
Molar mass 121.095 g/mol
Appearance White solid
Odor Odorless
Soluble
Solubility Insoluble in acetone, benzene, diethyl ether, toluene, xylene
Hazards
Safety data sheet None
Related compounds
Related compounds
Guanidinium carbonate
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Guanidinium bicarbonate (or GdmHCO3) is a colorless organic salt, with the formula C(NH2)3HCO3.

Properties

Chemical

Guanidinium bicarbonate reacts with acids to form guanidinium salts and releasing carbon dioxide.

Addition of guanidine freebase to a solution of guanidinium bicarbonate will form guanidinium carbonate.

Physical

Guanidinium bicarbonate is a white solid.

Availability

Guanidinium bicarbonate is sold by some chemical suppliers.

Preparation

Guanidinium bicarbonate can be prepared by bubbling carbon dioxide in a solution of guanidine freebase or guanidinium carbonate.

Leaving solutions of guanidinium bicarbonate in open air will cause them to absorb more carbon dioxide, resulting in guanidinium bicarbonate.

Projects

  • Make guanidine salts.

Handling

Safety

Guanidinium bicarbonate has low toxicity, though it should be handled with care, as it's irritant.

Storage

In closed, air-tight containers.

Disposal

No special disposal is required.

References

Relevant Sciencemadness threads