Dithiothreitol, >99.5%, Molecular Biology Grade, Ultrapure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Used as protective agent for SH groups

Used as a protective agent for SH groups.

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.

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: (2 S,3 S)-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 mm
• Flash Point: >110°C
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1719757
• Formula Weight: 154.25
• Percent Purity: ≥99.5%
• Grade: Molecular Biology, Ultrapure
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Dithiothreitol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Dithiothreitol, Molecular Biology Grade, Ultrapure, Thermo Scientific

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-Butanediol

RUO – Research Use Only