DITHIOERYTHRITOL |
Synonyms. Dithioerythritol; 1,4-Dithioerythritol; (R',S')-1,4-Dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol; erythro-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol; erythro-2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol; Cleland's reagent; DTE; (2R,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol; DTU; |
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION |
CAS RN |
6892-68-8 |
EINECS RN |
229-998-8 |
FORMULA |
HSCH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2SH |
MOLE WEIGHT |
154.25 |
H.S CODE |
2930.90.4950 |
SMILES |
C([C@@H]([C@@H](CS)O)O)S |
CLASSIFICATION |
Disulfide bridge cleavage reagent, Reducing reagent |
EXTRA NOTES |
A compound that, along with its isomer, Cleland's reagent (DITHIOTHREITOL), is used for the protection of sulfhydryl groups against oxidation to disulfides and for the reduction of disulfides to sulfhydryl groups. Reagent for maintaining −SH groups in the reduced state; quantitatively reduces disulfides. (sigmaaldrich)
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
PHYSICAL STATE. |
White crystalline powder |
MELTING POINT |
82
~ 86 C |
BOILING POINT |
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DENSITY |
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER |
15.4 g/l |
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY |
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VAPOR DENSITY |
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log P(octanol-water) |
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VAPOR
PRESSURE |
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AUTOIGNITION TEMP |
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pH |
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REFRACTIVE INDEX |
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FLASH POINT |
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
STABILITY |
Stable under normal conditions. |
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS |
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents. |
POLYMERIZATION |
Has not been reported |
NFPA RATINGS |
Health: 0, Flammability:
1, Reactivity: 0 |
SALES SPECIFICATION |
APPEARANCE |
White crystalline powder |
PURITY
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99.0% min
(HPLC) |
WATER
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1.0% max
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MELTING POINT |
82
~ 88 C |
TRANSPORT & REGULATORY INFORMATION |
UN NO. |
3335 |
HAZARD CLASS |
9 |
PACKING GROUP |
III |
SAFETY INFORMATION |
HAZARD OVERVIEW |
OSHA Hazards:Target Organ Effect, Irritant. Target Organs: Central nervous system. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
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GHS
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SIGNAL WORD |
Warning |
PICTOGRAMS |
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HAZARD STATEMENTS |
H315-H319-H335 |
P STATEMENTS |
P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |
EC DIRECTIVES |
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HAZARD
CODES |
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RISK PHRASES |
36/37/38 |
SAFETY PHRASES
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24/25-26-28-36/37/39 |
PACKING |
Preserve in light-resistant and
well-closed containers |
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