Dithioerythritol, Reagent

Molecular Formula
C4H10O2S2
Catalog Number
DI180
Supplier/Brand
Spectrum Chemical
CAS Number
6892-68-8

Dithioerythritol, Reagent, also known as DTE, is an epimer of dithiothreitol and is used as a reducing agent. DTE is used in molecular biology to maintain sulfhydryl (-SH) groups in the reduced state and for quantitative reduction of disulfide (-S-S-) groups and in 2-D electrophoretic analysis of proteins and immunoglobulins. The Reagent grade denotes that this chemical is the highest quality commercially available and that the American Chemical Society has not officially set any specifications for this material. Spectrum Chemical manufactured Reagent grade products meet the toughest regulatory standards for quality and purity.


Synonyms: DTE

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