Creatinine, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Creatinine levels in blood and urine may be used to calculate the creatinine clearance (CrCl), which reflects the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), an important clinical index of renal function. It is a substrate for creatininase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Creatinine levels in blood and urine may be used to calculate the creatinine clearance (CrCl), which reflects the glomerular filtration rate (GFR), an important clinical index of renal function. It is a substrate for creatininase.

Solubility
Soluble in water (90 mg/ml at 20°C), alcohol (slightly), and ethanol (slightly). Insoluble in acetone, and chloroform.

Notes
Store in a cool, dry conditions, in well sealed conditions. Store away from oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 60-27-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H7N3O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 113.12
• MDL Number: MFCD00059730
• InChI Key: DDRJAANPRJIHGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: creatinine, 2-imino-1-methylimidazolidin-4-one, 1-methylglycocyamidine, 1-methylhydantoin-2-imide, creatinine,heated, 4h-imidazol-4-one, 2-amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl, 2-amino-1-methylimidazolin-4-one, creatinina, kreatinin, unii-ayi8ex34eu
• PubChem CID: 588
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16737
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-methyl-4H-imidazol-5-one
• SMILES: CN1CC(=O)N=C1N

• Melting Point: ∼255°C (decomposition)
• pH: 7.5 to 8.5
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 10 g
• Beilstein: 112061
• Merck Index: 14,2569
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (90mg/ml at 20°C),alcohol (slightly),and ethanol (slightly). Insoluble in acetone,and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 113.12
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Creatinine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	200-466-7
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only