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| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Guanidinium carbonate
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| Other names
Diguanidinium carbonate
Guanidine, carbonic acid salt | |
| Properties | |
| C3H12N6O3 (C(NH2)3)2CO3 | |
| Molar mass | 180.168 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.29 g/cm3 (22 °C) |
| Melting point | 231 °C (448 °F; 504 K) (decomposes) |
| Boiling point | Decomposes |
| 45 g/100 ml (22 °C) | |
| Solubility | Insoluble in acetone |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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1.045 mg/kg (rat oral) |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Guanidinium chloride Guanidinium nitrate Guanidinium perchlorate Guanidinium sulfate |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Guanidinium carbonate (or Gdm2CO3) is a colorless organic salt, with the formula (C(NH2)3)2CO3.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Guanidinium carbonate reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide and water.
Physical
Guanidinium carbonate is a slight hygroscopic solid, soluble in water.
Availability
Can be purchased online and from chemical suppliers.
It can also be found in certain hair relaxing products.
Preparation
One route involves adding sodium carbonate to guanidinium chloride.
Projects
- Make guanidinium compounds
Handling
Safety
Guanidinium carbonate has low toxicity, though it should be handled with care.
Storage
In closed, air-tight containers.
Disposal
No special disposal is required.
