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1,4-Dithioerythritol

1,4-Dithioerythritol chemical structure
CAS Number6892-68-8
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight154.25 g/mol

What is 1,4-Dithioerythritol?

1,4-Dithioerythritol is a chemical compound with CAS number 6892-68-8. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

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

Specifications

Linear Formula

HSCH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2SH

Molecular Weight

154.25 g/mol

Grade

for molecular biology

Assay/Purity

≥99.0%

Impurities

insoluble matter, passes filter test
≤0.5% 4,5-dihydroxy-1,2-dithiane

Solubility

H2O: soluble0.1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Melting Point

82-84 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg

Cation Traces

Al: ≤5 mg/kg
As: ≤0.5 mg/kg
Ba: ≤5 mg/kg
Bi: ≤5 mg/kg
Ca: ≤50 mg/kg
Cd: ≤5 mg/kg
Co: ≤5 mg/kg
Cr: ≤5 mg/kg
Cu: ≤5 mg/kg
Fe: ≤5 mg/kg
K: ≤50 mg/kg
Li: ≤5 mg/kg
Mg: ≤5 mg/kg
Mn: ≤5 mg/kg
Mo: ≤5 mg/kg
Na: ≤50 mg/kg
Ni: ≤5 mg/kg
Pb: ≤5 mg/kg
Sr: ≤5 mg/kg
Zn: ≤5 mg/kg

EC Number

229-998-8

WGK Germany

3

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

HSCH2CH(OH)CH(OH)CH2SH