DL-Dithiothreitol - for electrophoresis, ≥99% , CAS No.3483-12-3

CAS: 3483-12-3 Cat. No.: D104861 Formula: C4H10O2S2 Molecular Weight: 154.25 Beilstein Registry Number: 1719760 EC Number: 222-468-7
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GRADE & PURITY Suitable for electrophoresis ? Electrophoresis grade — low ionic/UV impurities for clean gel runs. Use in agarose/PAGE electrophoresis where impurities distort bands. ≥99%
Synonyms
AKOS005259570 | Threitol, 1,4-dithio-, L- | (+/-)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol | 2-propylpenten-2-oic Acid | AKOS015855399 | MFCD00004877 | dithio threitol | AC-37037 | DL-Dithiothreitol, >=99.0% (RT) | 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3R)-rel- (9CI)
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Why this grade

for electrophoresis, ≥99% Suitable for electrophoresis for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Cited in 461 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
AKOS005259570 | Threitol, 1,4-dithio-, L- | (+/-)-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol | 2-propylpenten-2-oic Acid | AKOS015855399 | MFCD00004877 | dithio threitol | AC-37037 | DL-Dithiothreitol, >=99.0% (RT) | 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3R)-rel- (9CI)
Specifications & Purity
for electrophoresis, ≥99%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C,Argon charged
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
Grade
Suitable for electrophoresis
Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid508810486
Canonical SmilesO[C@H](CS)[C@H](O)CS
IUPAC Name(2S,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol
InChIKeyVHJLVAABSRFDPM-QWWZWVQMSA-N
INCHI1S/C4H10O2S2/c5-3(1-7)4(6)2-8/h3-8H,1-2H2/t3-,4-/m1/s1
Isomeric SMILES C([C@H]([C@@H](CS)O)O)S
WGK Germany 3
RTECS EK1610000
Alternate CAS 27565-41-9
Molecular Weight 154.25
Beilstein 1719760
Reaxy-Rn 9483598
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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassAlcohols and polyols
Intermediate Tree Nodes Polyols
Direct Parent1,2-diols
Alternative Parents Secondary alcohols  Alkylthiols  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Secondary alcohol - 1,2-diol - Alkylthiol - Hydrocarbon derivative - Organosulfur compound - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 1,2-diols. These are polyols containing an alcohol group at two adjacent positions.
External Descriptors 1,4-dithiothreitol
3D Structure
Interactive Chemical Structure Model





Associated Targets(non-human)
Trypanosoma brucei brucei (13300 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
pgaB Poly-beta-1,6-N-acetyl-D-glucosamine N-deacetylase (23 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
I2618958Certificate of AnalysisSep 15, 2026 D104861
I2618957Certificate of AnalysisSep 15, 2026 D104861
I2618956Certificate of AnalysisSep 15, 2026 D104861
G2629044Certificate of AnalysisAug 04, 2026 D104861
K2519452Certificate of AnalysisNov 08, 2025 D104861
G2511235Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2025 D104861
L2517006Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2025 D104861
G2511240Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2025 D104861
G2511234Certificate of AnalysisJun 25, 2025 D104861
E2528666Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2025 D104861
E2528665Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2025 D104861
E2528664Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2025 D104861
D2501269Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2025 D104861
D2501284Certificate of AnalysisMar 21, 2025 D104861
J2417342Certificate of AnalysisOct 29, 2024 D104861
K2407211Certificate of AnalysisOct 29, 2024 D104861
F23161076Certificate of AnalysisJun 08, 2023 D104861
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L1825152Certificate of AnalysisOct 18, 2022 D104861
G1825224Certificate of AnalysisMay 09, 2022 D104861
F2210454Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2022 D104861
F2210453Certificate of AnalysisMar 09, 2022 D104861
Chemical and Physical Properties
SensitivityAir & Heat and Moisture Sensitive
Flash Point(°F)235.4 °F
Flash Point(°C)113 °C
Boil Point(°C)125~130°C
Melt Point(°C)42-43°C
Molecular Weight154.300 g/mol
XLogP3-0.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count4
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count4
Rotatable Bond Count3
Exact Mass154.012 Da
Monoisotopic Mass154.012 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area42.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count8
Formal Charge0
Complexity52.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count2
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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