1,4-Dithioerythritol, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Reagent for maintaining -SH groups in the reduced state, quantitatively reduces disulfides.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Reagent for maintaining -SH groups in the reduced state, quantitatively reduces disulfides.

Solubility
Soluble in water (15.4 mg/ml), and methanol.

Notes
Air Sensitive, store away form air. Keep the container tightly sealed. Store away from reducing agent. Store under dry inert gas.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6892-68-8
• Molecular Formula: C4H10O2S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 154.24
• MDL Number: MFCD00063750
• InChI Key: VHJLVAABSRFDPM-ZXZARUISSA-N
• Synonym: dithioerythritol, 1,4-dithioerythritol, dte, 2r,3s-1,4-dimercaptobutane-2,3-diol, erythro-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, 2r,3s-rel, 1,4-dithioerythritol dte, 2r*,3s*-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, erythro-2,3-dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol, 2r,3s-1,4-disulfanylbutane-2,3-diol
• PubChem CID: 439352
• ChEBI: CHEBI:17456
• SMILES: O[C@@H](CS)[C@H](O)CS

• Melting Point: 82°C to 84°C
• Odor: Stench
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN3335
• Beilstein: 1719756
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (15.4mg/ml),and methanol.
• IUPAC Name: (2R,3S)-1,4-disulfanylbutane-2,3-diol
• Formula Weight: 154.25
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 1,4-Dithioerythritol

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

RUO – Research Use Only