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D3511

trans-4,5-Dihydroxy-1,2-dithiane

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≥99%

Synonym(s):

trans-1,2-Dithiane-4,5-diol, Oxidized DTT

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O2S2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
152.24
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
EC Number:
238-047-6
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99%
Form:
powder
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Quality Segment

assay

≥99%

form

powder

greener alternative product score

old score: 9
new score: 6
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mp

130-132 °C (lit.)

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storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

O[C@@H]1CSSC[C@H]1O

InChI

1S/C4H8O2S2/c5-3-1-7-8-2-4(3)6/h3-6H,1-2H2/t3-,4-/m1/s1

InChI key

YPGMOWHXEQDBBV-QWWZWVQMSA-N

General description

trans-4,5-Dihydroxy-1,2-dithiane (oxidized dtt) is an intramolecular disulfide form of dithiothreitol. It is a strong reducing agent with an ability to elicit a molecular stress response by activating the stress-responsive genes.
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Other Notes

Oxidized form of dithiothreitol (DTT).


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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