DTE, Reducing agent (ab146259)
Key features and details
- Reducing agent for maintaining sulfhydryl groups in the reduced state.
- CAS Number: 6892-68-8
- Purity: > 99%
- Soluble in water
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
DTE, Reducing agent -
Description
Reducing agent for maintaining sulfhydryl groups in the reduced state. -
Alternative names
- (2R,3S)-1,4-Dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol
- 1,4-Dithioerythritol
- 10679792
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Biological description
Reducing agent for maintaining sulfhydryl groups in the reduced state. Protective agent for thiol groups and strong reducing agent that is capable of reducing disulfide bonds.
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Purity
> 99% -
CAS Number
6892-68-8 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
erythro-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol -
Molecular weight
154.25 -
Molecular formula
C4H10O2S2 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in water -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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Source
Synthetic
