Creatine, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Creatine is involved in the rapid production of ATP associated with creatine kinases in skeletal muscle tissue. Creatine may be used as a supplement to study its mechanism of action. It acts as a nutraceutical and a neuroprotective agent.

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
Creatine is involved in the rapid production of ATP associated with creatine kinases in skeletal muscle tissue. Creatine may be used as a supplement to study its mechanism of action. It acts as a nutraceutical and a neuroprotective agent.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 57-00-1
• Molecular Formula: C4H9N3O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.135
• MDL Number: MFCD00004282
• InChI Key: CVSVTCORWBXHQV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: creatine, creatin, kreatin, krebiozon, n-amidinosarcosine, n-methyl-n-guanylglycine, methylglycocyamine, 2-1-methylguanidino acetic acid, creatine, hydrate, alpha-methylguanido acetic acid
• PubChem CID: 586
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16919
• IUPAC Name: 2-[carbamimidoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid
• SMILES: CN(CC(=O)O)C(=N)N

• Melting Point: ∼290°C (decomposition)
• Density: 1.33
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 907175
• Merck Index: 14,2568
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 131.13
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Creatine, anhydrous

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	200-306-6
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only