Guanidinium bicarbonate
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Guanidinium bicarbonate
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| 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
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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.
Contents
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.
- C(NH2)3HCO3 + HNC(NH2)2 → (C(NH2)3)2CO3
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.
