Creatine Monohydrate - Kreatin ( N-amidinosarcosine monohydrate)

Creatine Monohydrate

Other names: creatine monohydrate, N-amidinosarcosine monohydrate, creatine hydrate, N-(aminoiminomethyl)-N-methylglycine monohydrate

CAS Number: 6020-87-7

EC Number: 200-306-6

Sum Formula: C4H9N3O2 · H2O

Molar Mass: 149.15 g/mol

Appearance: white crystalline powder

Creatine monohydrate is an organic compound containing guanidino and carboxylic acid functional groups. It is commonly used in biochemical, analytical and physiological research, particularly in studies related to cellular energy systems, phosphagen chemistry and nitrogen-containing organic compounds.

The product may be used as a laboratory reagent, research material or reference substance in analytical methods and biochemical studies.

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Form: crystalline powder

Color: white to off-white

Melting Point: approximately 292–297°C, with decomposition

Solubility in Water: approximately 13–17 g/L at room temperature

pH: approximately 6.9 for a 10 g/L aqueous solution at 20°C

Solubility in Other Solvents: slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in most non-polar organic solvents

Odor: odorless

Type of Compound: guanidine derivative, amino acid-related organic compound

Applications:

Biochemical Research:

Used in studies involving cellular energy systems, phosphagen chemistry and ATP regeneration pathways.

Cellular Biology:

Investigated in research related to phosphagen systems, muscle cell energetics and nitrogen metabolism.

Analytical Chemistry:

Employed as a reference substance or analytical standard in laboratory assays and method development.

Chemical Research:

Used as a model compound in studies involving guanidino compounds, zwitterionic organic compounds and amino acid-related derivatives.

Key Properties:

Guanidino Structure: contains a guanidino functional group relevant to biochemical and analytical research.

Monohydrate Form: supplied as a hydrated crystalline compound.

Water Solubility: allows preparation of aqueous solutions for laboratory applications.

Research Use: suitable for biochemical, analytical and technical laboratory work.

Storage:

Store the product in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

Recommended storage temperature: 2–30°C.

Protect from moisture, contamination and direct sunlight.

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Handling:

Avoid formation and inhalation of dust.

Use in a well-ventilated area.

Avoid contact of dust with eyes.

Use standard personal protective equipment suitable for laboratory work, including protective gloves, eye protection and a dust mask when dust may be generated.

This product is intended strictly for technical, laboratory and research use. It is not intended for consumption, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or feed applications.