Thermo Scientific™ PITC (Edman's Reagent) (phenylisothiocyanate)

Phenylisothiocyanate, an amine-reactive, colored compound (Amax 254nm; UV) for pre-column derivatization of amino acids for reverse-phase HPLC.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific™ TS-26922

Product Code. 10044944

Description

Thermo Scientific™ Pierce PITC (phenylisothiocyanate) is a high-purity reagent for pre-column quantitative derivatization of amino acids by reverse-phase HPLC.

Highlights:

• Also known as Edman's Reagent
• Reacts readily with amino acids in 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature
• Resulting phenylthiocarbamyl derivatives can be separated and quantified in 30 minutes using reverse-phase HPLC to produce stable products with all amino acids including proline

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Specifications

• Product Type: PITC
• Content And Storage: Upon receipt store at room temperature.
• Quantity: 10 x 1 mL

• Chemical Reactivity: Amine
• Label or Dye: Other Label or Dye
• Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Phenylisothiocyanate (PITC)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.