D8161

1,4-Dithioerythritol

BioReagent, for molecular biology, ≥99.0%

• Synonym(s): erythro-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, erythro-2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol, Cleland’s reagent, DTE
• Linear Formula: HSCH₂CH(OH)CH(OH)CH₂SH
• CAS Number: 6892-68-8
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• Beilstein: 1719756
• EC Number: 229-998-8
• MDL number: MFCD00063750
• UNSPSC Code: 12161504
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894196
• NACRES: NA.31

Properties

• grade: for molecular biology
• product line: BioReagent
• Assay: ≥99.0%
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: reagent type: reductant
• pH: 4.5-6.5 (25 °C, 15.4 g/L)
• mp: 82-84 °C (lit.)
• solubility: water: 50 mg/mL
• foreign activity: DNase, Exonuclease detection, RNase, and protease, none detected
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: O[C@@H](CS)[C@H](O)CS
• InChI: 1S/C4H10O2S2/c5-3(1-7)4(6)2-8/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4+
• InChI key: VHJLVAABSRFDPM-ZXZARUISSA-N

Description

Application

Reagent for maintaining −SH groups in the reduced state; quantitatively reduces disulfides.

reducing reagent

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves