Synonym: (±)-threo-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol solution, DTT
CAS Number: 3483-12-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H10O2S2
Molecular Weight: 154.25
Beilstein Registry Number: 1719757
MDL Number: MFCD00004877
PubChem Substance ID: 24883472
Application
Dithiothreitol is an effective reducing agent for protein analysis. The sealed-ampule format is convenient and easy to use when preparing samples for electrophoresis or other applications, and avoids waste and loss of potency.
Packaging
10 × 0.5 mL in ampule
Concentration: 1 M in H2O
Density: 1.04 g/mL at 20 °C; 1.035 g/mL at 25 °C