C4H10O2S2

D,L-Dithiothreitol Molecular biology

Dithiothreitol is an antioxidant, used in low concentrations to stabilise enzymes during protein purification and enzymatic reactions. At high concentration, Dithiothreitol reduces disulphide bridges present in polypeptides and facilitate protein denaturation by detergents or chaotropic agents.

Main characteristics

M154.24

Product specificities

White powder  Complying
Assay  99-101%w/w
Heavy metals (as Pb)  <= 0.0005%
Oxidized DTT  <= 0.5%
UV Abs. 260nm (1%)  <= 0.5AU
UV Abs. 280nm (1%)  <= 0.1AU
Melting point  39-44°C
Solub. (5%/Water) Clear colorless sol.  Complying
DNase activity  Not detected
RNase activity  Not detected
Protease activity  Not detected

Cat. n° 044823

Synonym : threo-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, Cleland's reagent, DTT
Formula : C4H10O2S2
CAS : 3483-12-3
EC : 222-468-7
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Standard pack

044823496 x 10gHDPE (10g)
044823546 x 50gContainer (50g)
044823561 x 100gHDPE (100g)

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