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

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.

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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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3483-12-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O2S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.24
• 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

• 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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