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Dithioerythritol

Synonym(s):erythro-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol;erythro-2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol;Cleland’s reagent;Dithioerythitol;DTE

  • CAS NO.:6892-68-8
  • Empirical Formula: C4H10O2S2
  • Molecular Weight: 154.25
  • MDL number: MFCD00063750
  • EINECS: 229-998-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02
Dithioerythritol Structural

What is Dithioerythritol?

Chemical properties

White solid

The Uses of Dithioerythritol

1,4-Dithioerythritol is a Michael reaction acceptor; inducers of enzymes that protect against carcinogenesis: reactivity with sulfhydryl groups.

The Uses of Dithioerythritol

Reagent for the reduction of disulfide group. Prevents oxidation of sulfhydryl-containing proteins during SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Cleavage of disulfide bonds in proteins

The Uses of Dithioerythritol

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

What are the applications of Application

Dithioerythritol is a useful reagent for maintaining sulfhydryl groups in the reduced state

Definition

ChEBI: The meso-diastereomer of 1,4-dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol; a sulfur-containing sugar derived from the monosaccharide erythrose; and an epimer of dithiothreitol.

Purification Methods

Crystallise DTE from ether/hexane and store it in the dark at 0o. [Beilstein 1 III 2360.]

Properties of Dithioerythritol

Melting point: 82-84 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 247.65°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.156 (estimate)
refractive index  1.5200 (estimate)
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  H2O: 10 mg/mL, clear, colorless
form  Powder
pka pK1:9.5 (25°C)
color  White to pale yellow or beige
PH 4.0-6.0 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O)
Water Solubility  Soluble
Sensitive  Air Sensitive
λmax λ: 260 nm Amax: 0.400
λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.050
BRN  1719756
Stability: Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference 6892-68-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 1,4-Dithioerythritol (6892-68-8)

Safety information for Dithioerythritol

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H412:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P273:Avoid release to the environment.

Computed Descriptors for Dithioerythritol

InChIKey VHJLVAABSRFDPM-ZXZARUISSA-N

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