1,4-Dithioerythritol | CAS 6892-68-8
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1,4-Dithioerythritol · CAS 6892-68-8 · C4H10O2S2. UNII R4SVL81GQI. Melting Point: 83.
Identification
| CAS Registry Number | 6892-68-8 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 439352 |
| Molecular formula | C4H10O2S2 |
| IUPAC name | (2R,3S)-1,4-bis(sulfanyl)butane-2,3-diol |
| UNII (FDA) | R4SVL81GQI |
Computed Descriptors
| Molecular Weight | 154.3 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | -0.4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 4 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 154.01222190 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 154.01222190 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 42.5 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 8 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Melting Point | 83 |
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Physical description & handling notes
- White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
GHS Hazard Classification
| Reported hazard statements | H315 (98.1%), H319 (98.1%), H335 (96.3%) |
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H315 (98.1%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
H319 (98.1%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Documented Uses
- Used as a reagent to prevent oxidation of sulfhydryl groups and to reduce disulfides to sulfhydryl groups; [ChemIDplus]
- 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3S)-rel-: ACTIVE
- Chemical agents that react with SH groups. This is a chemically diverse group that is used for a variety of purposes. Among these are enzyme inhibition, enzyme reactivation or protection, and labelling.
Synonyms
Dithioerythritol; 6892-68-8; 1,4-Dithioerythritol; Dithioerythreitol; (2R,3S)-1,4-DIMERCAPTOBUTANE-2,3-DIOL; 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3S)-rel-; (2R,3S)-1,4-disulfanylbutane-2,3-diol; erythro-1,4-Dimercapto-2,3-butanediol; R4SVL81GQI; DTXSID40884341; (2R*,3S*)-1,4-dimercapto-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (R*,S*)-; CHEBI:17456; RefChem:135200; GlyTouCan:G15985JF; DTXCID801023788
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the CAS number and molecular formula of 1,4-Dithioerythritol?
CAS 6892-68-8; molecular formula C4H10O2S2; molecular weight — g/mol.
What other names is 1,4-Dithioerythritol known by?
Dithioerythritol, 6892-68-8, 1,4-Dithioerythritol, Dithioerythreitol, (2R,3S)-1,4-DIMERCAPTOBUTANE-2,3-DIOL, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,4-dimercapto-, (2R,3S)-rel-.
Is 1,4-Dithioerythritol classified as hazardous?
Hazard statements reported: H315, H319, H335.
What are the key physical properties of 1,4-Dithioerythritol?
Melting Point: 83.
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