IBTP ((4-Iodobutyl)triphenylphosphonium), mitochondrial thiol-specific cationic alkylation reagent (ab144646)
Key features and details
- Mitochondrial thiol-specific cationic alkylation reagent
- CAS Number: 159085-21-9
- Purity: > 98%
- Soluble in ethanol to 50 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
IBTP ((4-Iodobutyl)triphenylphosphonium), mitochondrial thiol-specific cationic alkylation reagent -
Description
Mitochondrial thiol-specific cationic alkylation reagent -
Alternative names
- (4-Iodobutyl)triphenylphosphonium
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Biological description
Mitochondrial thiol-specific cationic alkylation reagent. Selective uptake into mitochondria leads to specific labelling of mitochondrial thiols. Can be used to identify thiol redox state. Cell-permeable.
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Purity
> 98% -
CAS Number
159085-21-9 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
4-Iodobutyltriphenylphosphonium iodide -
Molecular weight
572.21 -
Molecular formula
C22H23I2P -
PubChem identifier
16760509 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. It is important to note that this product is reported to be light sensitive. Store In the Dark. Store under desiccating conditions. -
Solubility overview
Soluble in ethanol to 50 mM and in DMSO to 100 mM -
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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SMILES
C1=CC=C(C=C1)[P+](CCCCI)(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3.[I-] -
Source
Synthetic
