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E3876

Sigma-Aldrich

N-Ethylmaleimide

crystalline, ≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

NEM

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H7NO2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
125.13
Beilstein:
112448
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352106
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic (organic)

Quality Level

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)

form

crystalline

storage condition

(Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. )

technique(s)

activity assay: suitable
co-immunoprecipitation (co-IP): suitable
immunoblotting: suitable

color

white to faint yellow

bp

210 °C (lit.)

mp

43-46 °C (lit.)

solubility

ethanol: 50 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow or tan

suitability

suitable for Western blot

application(s)

life science and biopharma

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CCN1C(=O)C=CC1=O

InChI

1S/C6H7NO2/c1-2-7-5(8)3-4-6(7)9/h3-4H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

HDFGOPSGAURCEO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Reagent for the covalent modification of cysteine residues in proteins.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Augments currents from native M-channels in sympathetic neurons and acts as an opener for KCNQ2, KCNQ4 and KCNQ5 channels.
Sulfhydryl alkylating agent that inactivates NADP-dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase and many endonucleases.

Preparation Note

NEM gives a clear solution in ethanol at 50 mg/ml. NEM dissolves in water (>50 mg in 4 ml); however, aqueous solutions are unstable. The rate of hydrolysis is pseudo-first order and significantly dependent on pH.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

163.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

72.9 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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