Dithiothreitol (DTT, Cleland's reagent) for biotechnology
Supplier: VWR
Synonyms:
DL-1,4-Dithiothreitol
, DTT
, cis-2,3-Dihydroxy-1,4-butanedithiol
, (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butandiol
An excellent reagent for maintaining SH groups in reduced state; quantitatively reduces disulfides. DTT is effective in sample buffers for reducing protein disulfide bonds prior to SDS-PAGE. DTT can also be used for reducing the disulfide bridge of the cross-linker N,N′-bis(acryloyl)cystamine to break apart the matrix of a polyacrylamide gel. DTT is less pungent and is less toxic than 2-mercaptoethanol. Typically, a seven fold lower concentration of DTT (100 mM) is needed than is used for 2-mercaptoethanol (5% v/v, 700 mM).
Formula:
C₄H₁₀O₂S₂ MW: 154.25 g/mol Boiling Pt: ∼125 °C (1013 hPa) Melting Pt: 42 C…43 °C Flash Pt: >110 °C |
MDL Number:
MFCD00004877 CAS Number: 3483-12-3 |
Specification Test Results
Abs.@283nm (0.02M, Water) |
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DNase | none detected |
Loss on Drying |
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Melting Point | 39 °C - 43 °C |
Oxidized DTT |
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Protease | none detected |
Purity (-SH Content) |
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RNase | none detected |
Solubility (5%, Water) | pass |
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