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1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number p-7022849
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Quantity:
1 g
5 g
25 g
3483-12-3
C4H10O2S2
154.24
MFCD00004877
VHJLVAABSRFDPM-IMJSIDKUSA-N
dithiothreitol, dl-1,4-dithiothreitol, dl-dithiothreitol, 1,4-dithio-dl-threitol, d-1,4-dithiothreitol, d-dtt, 2s,3s-1,4-dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol, threo-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, 1,4-dithiothreitol, dtt
446094
CHEBI:42170
(2S,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol
C(C(C(CS)O)O)S
3483-12-3
C4H10O2S2
154.24
MFCD00004877
VHJLVAABSRFDPM-IMJSIDKUSA-N
dithiothreitol, dl-1,4-dithiothreitol, dl-dithiothreitol, 1,4-dithio-dl-threitol, d-1,4-dithiothreitol, d-dtt, 2s,3s-1,4-dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol, threo-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, 1,4-dithiothreitol, dtt
446094
CHEBI:42170
(2S,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol
C(C(C(CS)O)O)S

Description

Useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol is used as a protective agent in preventing oxidation of thiol groups and reagent for the reduction of disulfide groups in proteins. It is employed to investigate a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase function, flavin cofactors in proteins and protein moieties involved in peroxide reduction. It is also useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes.

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
Useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol is used as a protective agent in preventing oxidation of thiol groups and reagent for the reduction of disulfide groups in proteins. It is employed to investigate a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase function, flavin cofactors in proteins and protein moieties involved in peroxide reduction. It is also useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, diethyl ether, acetone, ether and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkalies.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 40°C to 43°C
Boiling Point 125°C to 130°C (12 mmHg)
Flash Point >110°C (230°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 1719757
Sensitivity Air sensitive
Merck Index 14,3376
Solubility Information Soluble in water,ethanol,chloroform,diethyl ether,acetone,ether and ethyl acetate.
Formula Weight 154.25
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H302-H315-H319-H335
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 222-468-7
RTECSNumber EK1610000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Keep cold; Store under Argon
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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