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Mercaptoacetic acid sodium salt, 97%
Description
Mercaptoacetic acid sodium salt is used as a reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis. It is a commonly used reagent for bacteriological research to maintain reducing conditions in media. It also protect enzymes against inactivation by maintaining protein thiol groups in the reduced state.
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Mercaptoacetic acid sodium salt is used as a reagent that protects tryptophan in amino acid analysis. It is a commonly used reagent for bacteriological research to maintain reducing conditions in media. It also protect enzymes against inactivation by maintaining protein thiol groups in the reduced state.
Solubility
Soluble in water (1000g/L at 20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 20°C. Store under inert gas. It is hygroscopic in nature and sensitive to moisture.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >300°C |
| pH | ∼6 |
| Odor | Stench |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| UN Number | UN3335 |
| Beilstein | 4569109 |
| Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
| Merck Index | 14,8692 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water (1000g/L at 20°C). |
| Formula Weight | 114.1 |
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