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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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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
Specifications
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 | 25 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 |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol
RUO – Research Use Only