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Thermo Scientific Chemicals DL-1,4-Dithiothreitol, 99%, for biochemistry

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1,4-Dithiothreitol, CAS # 3483-12-3, is a reducing agent commonly used to reduce disulphide bonds in protein studies, such as western blot SDS-page electrophoresis. | CAS: 3483-12-03 | C4H10O2S2 | 154.25 g/mol

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General description

  • 1,4-Dithiothreitol (DTT or Cleland's reagent) reduces disulfide bonds in proteins, leading to loss of native conformation
  • DTT is not stable in solution and should be prepared in small aliquots prior to use; the use of EDTA in the solution can increase the half-life of DTT
  • Typically used at a final concentration of 0.1M for protein stabilization; recommended to create a 1M stock

Applications

  • Protects thiol groups from oxidation and acts as a chemical chelator in solution; maintains proteins in the denatured state
  • Common applications include SDS-page electrophoresis and protein isolation
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 3483-12-03
MDL Number MFCD00004877
InChI Key VHJLVAABSRFDPM-IMJSIDKUSA-N
Synonym 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
PubChem CID 446094
ChEBI CHEBI:42170
IUPAC Name (2S,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol
SMILES C(C(C(CS)O)O)S

Specifications

Absorbance (1 M soln. in water), (1 M soln. in water) at 0nm, 0.035 max. at 500nm
Melting Point 39°C to 44°C
Color White
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 0.99
Molecular Formula C4H10O2S2
Linear Formula HSCH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2SH
Quantity 1 g
Beilstein 01, III, 2360
Merck Index 15, 3419
Transmittance 99% min. (c=5, 660nm, water) 1cm cell
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 154.24
Formula Weight 154.24
Percent Purity ≥98.5%
Grade Biochemical
Physical Form Powder
Chemical Name or Material DL-1, 4-Dithiothreitol
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Hazard Category Serious eye damage/eye irritation (category 2), Acute toxicity (category 4), Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure (category 3), Skin corrosion/irritation (category 2)
Hazard Statement Causes serious eye irritation, Harmful if swallowed, May cause respiratory irritation, May form combustible dust concentrations in air, Causes skin irritation

RUO – Research Use Only

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