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Dithioerythritol

A protective agent for SH groups.

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Synonym(s):
Dithioerythritol, Cleland’s Other Reagent, DTE
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H10O2S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
154.25
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12161504
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (titration)

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

impurities

<1% disulfides (UV)

color

white

pH

4.5-6.5 (25 °C, 15.4 g/L)

solubility

water: 50 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C4H10O2S2/c5-3(1-7)4(6)2-8/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+

InChI key

VHJLVAABSRFDPM-ZXZARUISSA-N

General description

A protective agent for SH groups.
Water-soluble, cell-permeable protective reagent for sulfhydryl groups. Maintains monothiols in the reduced state and reduces disulfides quantitatively. Protects protein sulfhydryls and restores enzyme activity lost by the oxidation of sulfhydryl groups in vitro.

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Irritant (B)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) under an inert gas. Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -20°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3

WGK

WGK 3


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