1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol, Electrophoresis Grade, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol is used as a protective agent for preventing oxidation of thiol groups and reagent for the reduction of disulfide groups in proteins. It is employed to investigate a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase function, flavin cofactors in proteins and protein moieties involved in peroxide reduction. It is also useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes.

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Applications
1,4-Dithio-DL-threitol is used as a protective agent for preventing oxidation of thiol groups and reagent for the reduction of disulfide groups in proteins. It is employed to investigate a-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase function, flavin cofactors in proteins and protein moieties involved in peroxide reduction. It is also useful for stabilizing sulfhydryl-containing enzymes.

Solubility
Soluble in water, ethanol, chloroform, diethyl ether, acetone, ether and ethyl acetate.

Notes
Air and heat sensitive. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and alkalies.