D9760

L-(−)-Dithiothreitol

≥95% (titration)

• Synonym(s): (−)-Cleland’s Reagent, (2R,3R)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol, L-DTT, Cleland reagent chiral
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₄H₁₀O₂S₂
• CAS Number: 16096-97-2
• Molecular Weight: 154.25
• UNSPSC Code: 12352201
• NACRES: NA.25
• PubChem Substance ID: 24894326
• EC Number: 240-263-0
• Beilstein/REAXYS Number: 2036371
• MDL number: MFCD00064305

Properties

• Quality Segment: 100
• assay: ≥95% (titration)
• form: powder
• color: white
• mp: 49 - 51 °C ((120 - 124 °F))
• solubility: H₂O: 50 mg/mL, clear to hazy, colorless
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O[C@@H](CS)[C@@H](O)CS
• InChI: 1S/C4H10O2S2/c5-3(1-7)4(6)2-8/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4-/m0/s1
• InChI key: VHJLVAABSRFDPM-IMJSIDKUSA-N

Description

Application

L-DTT [(2R,3R)-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol; L-dithiothreitol], a chiral bidentate dithiol with two stereogenic centers, may be used in chiroptical response research. L-DDT is proposed as a stereoselective reducing agent for disulfide bridges in complex molecules.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Codes: H302,H412
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 3
• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point (°F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point (°C): 110 °C - closed cup
• PPE (personal protective equipment): dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves